Roy Lancaster My Life With Plants

Author : Roy Lancaster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0993389252

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Roy Lancaster My Life with Plants by Roy Lancaster Pdf

Celebrated plantsman Roy Lancaster's birth on 5th December 1937 was the start of something big for plants and horticulture. His chance find of a Mexican tobacco plant in a local allotment brought him fame as a Bolton schoolboy and sowed the seeds of his future career. This book is the story of his adventures as he sees tropical plants for the first time in the jungles of Malaya, meets Roberto Burle Marx at his garden near Rio de Janeiro, and hunts for pitcher plants in North America. Well-known for his encylopedic botanical knowledge and for introducing many popular garden plants, Roy is also a consummate story-teller and wise philosopher. His acute sense of life's comic moments, spirited sense of adventure and respect for the natural world make this a remarkable read.

Author : Nicola Shulman
Publisher : Short Books
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781907595998

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A Rage for Rock Gardening by Nicola Shulman Pdf

A new edition of Nicola Shulman's miniature masterpiece about the life of gardener Reginald Farrer A hundred years ago, there was a revolution in British gardening, as the garden changed from being a diversion of dukes to the hobby of millions. Few figures were more prominent in this renaissance than Reginald Farrer, whose passion for alpines, the most demanding of plants, would inspire generations with a love of flowers. He was the man who put a rockery in every back garden. Tormented by physical and emotional misfortune, Farrer was one of those 'born to endless night'. Yet in the realm of horticulture his many faults were turned to advantages, and he became one of the great plant-hunters, collecting new species from the mountains of Tibet and China. Through the influence of his extraordinary books, Farrer did for English gardening what, half a century later, Elizabeth David would do for its cookery, changing everything forever.

Author : Ambra Edwards
Publisher : Greenfinch
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781529410129

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The Plant-Hunter's Atlas by Ambra Edwards Pdf

RHS Staff Pick of the Year 2021 Spectator Gardening Book of the year 2021 'A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions.' - Roy Lancaster Travel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionised medicine and advanced our understanding of science. Circling the globe from Australia's Botany Bay to the Tibetan plateau, from the deserts of Southern Africa to the jungles of Brazil, this book presents an incredible cast of characters - dedicated researchers and reckless adventurers, physicians, lovers and thieves. Meet dauntless Scots explorer David Douglas and visionary Prussian thinker Alexander von Humboldt, the 'Green Samurai' Mikinori Ogisu and the intrepid 17th century entomologist Maria Sibylla Merian - the first woman known to have made a living from science. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 botanical artworks from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this absorbing book tells the stories of how plants have travelled across the world - from the missions of the Pharaohs right up to 21st century seed-banks and the many new and endangered species being named every year. *** THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous research organisation and a major international visitor attraction. It harnesses the power of its science, the rich diversity of its gardens and collections to unearth why plants and fungi matter to everyone. Its aspiration is to end the extinction crisis and help create a world where nature and biodiversity are protected, valued and managed sustainably.

Author : Roy Lancaster
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0789401517

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What Plant where by Roy Lancaster Pdf

Memorial for Vona Cook from Whitewright Nursing Home.

Author : Roy Lancaster
Publisher : Antique Collectors Club Dist
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015040696950

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A Plantsman in Nepal by Roy Lancaster Pdf

In 1971 a small group of botanists and horticulturists organised a three month expedition to the Upper Arun Valley region of eastern Nepal. Their aim was to collect seed and specimens of ornamental and economic plants both wild and cultivated in a remote comer of this landlocked kingdom. This book, originally published in 1981, chronicles the travels and activities of the three-man horticultural team.

Author : Roy W. Briggs
Publisher : Ediciones Akal
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015032897657

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"Chinese" Wilson by Roy W. Briggs Pdf

The life of the legendary botanist, Ernest Wilson, is explored in this biography using Wilson's own personal journals, photographs and correspondence. His visits to China, before the revolution, resulted in the discovery of over 65,000 plant specimens, that were, up until that time, uncataloged. This book forges Wilson's place in history and reminds us of his living legacy.

Author : Hillier Nurseries (Winchester, England)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Gardening
ISBN : MINN:31951D00516992P

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The Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs by Hillier Nurseries (Winchester, England) Pdf

An alphabetical dictionary of trees and shrubs. Over 9,000 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail.

Author : Seamus O'Brien
Publisher : Antique Collectors Club Dist
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1870673735

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In the Footsteps of Augustine Henry and His Chinese Plant Collectors by Seamus O'Brien Pdf

Tells the fascinating story of plant hunter Augustine Henry's life and travels

Author : Jonathan Drori
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781399608787

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Around the World in 80 Plants by Jonathan Drori Pdf

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. 'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald 'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine 'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail

Author : Michael Allaby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04
Category : Plants
ISBN : 0993389228

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Plant Love by Michael Allaby Pdf

Get ready for the shocking truth about botanical sex. Who knew that bee orchids trick insects into having sex with them, avocado flowers are female one day and male the next, and some flowers are the insect equivalent of nightclubs where males and females meet and mate? Bestselling author Mike Allaby reveals over 200 of nature's most unseemly creations in this sensational expose.

Author : Roy Lancaster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Ornamental trees
ISBN : 0903001055

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Trees for Your Garden by Roy Lancaster Pdf

Author : Daniel J. Hinkley
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781643260495

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Windcliff by Daniel J. Hinkley Pdf

“Dan Hinkley is a rare man, generous, inspired, and gifted with an eye for beauty that is given to few people. How I long to wander again in the galloping beauty of his garden at Windcliff. Here it is, in all its inspiring wonder.” —Anna Pavord, author of Landskipping and The Curious Gardener Daniel Hinkley is widely recognized as one of the fore­most modern plant explorers and one of the world’s leading plant collectors. He has created two outstanding private gardens—Heronswood and Windcliff. Both gardens, and the story of how one begat the other, are beautifully celebrated in Hinkley’s new book, Windcliff. In these pages you will delight in Hinkley’s recounting of the creation of his garden, the stories of the plants that fill its space, and in his sage gardening advice. Hinkley’s spirited ruminations on the audacity and importance of garden-making—contemplations on the beauty of a sunflower turning its neck from dawn to dusk, the way a plant’s scent can spur a memory, and much more—will appeal to the hearts of every gardener. Filled with Claire Takacs’s otherworldly photography, Windcliff is spectacular for both its physical beauty and the quality of information it contains.

Author : Roy Lancaster
Publisher : Antique Collectors Club Dist
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Gardening
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131777125

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Plantsman's Paradise by Roy Lancaster Pdf

A long awaited new edition of this classic text on the plants of china with new text and many new color photographs.

Author : Charlie Mackesy
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780062976567

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy Pdf

Streaming on Apple TV+ on Christmas Day #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER · USA TODAY BESTSELLER “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is not only a thought-provoking, discussion-worthy story, the book itself is an object of art.”- Elizabeth Egan, The New York Times From British illustrator, artist, and author Charlie Mackesy comes a journey for all ages that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole. “Kind,” said the boy. Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages.

Author : Olivier Filippi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Drought-tolerant plants
ISBN : 0993389201

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Planting Design for Dry Gardens by Olivier Filippi Pdf

First published in French as Alternatives au gazon in 2011.