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Book Synopsis Bulbs for Warm Climates by : Thad M. Howard
Download or read book Bulbs for Warm Climates written by Thad M. Howard and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2001-06-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From forty-five years of experience in collecting and cultivating bulbs, Thad Howard offers expert advice about hundreds of little-known bulbs and common species, varieties, and hybrids that grow well in warm climates.
Book Synopsis Bulbs for Warm Climates by : Thad M. Howard
Download or read book Bulbs for Warm Climates written by Thad M. Howard and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulb gardening in the southwestern and southern United States presents challenges unknown in cooler climates. Bulbs that turn Holland into a kaleidoscope of color droop and fade in our mild winters, hot summers, and uncertain rainfall. Yet hundreds of native and naturalized species of bulbs thrive in these same conditions and offer as many colors, shapes, and fragrances as even the most demanding gardener desires. These are the bulbs that Thad Howard describes in this comprehensive guide to bulbs that will grow in USDA gardening zones 8 and 9. Writing from more than forty-five years’ experience in collecting and cultivating bulbs, Howard offers expert advice about hundreds of little-known, hybrid, and common species and varieties that grow well in warm climates. His species accounts, which are grouped by family, describe each plant and its growing requirements and often include interesting stories from his collecting expeditions. Lovely color photos illustrate many of the species. Howard also gives reliable information about refrigerating bulbs, using them in the landscape and in containers, choosing scented ones, making potpourri, buying, collecting, cultivating, and hybridizing bulbs, and dealing with pests and diseases. He concludes with lists of plant societies and suppliers and a helpful glossary and bibliography.
Book Synopsis Bulbs for Warm Climates by : Thad M. Howard
Download or read book Bulbs for Warm Climates written by Thad M. Howard and published by Univ of TX + ORM. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulb gardening in the southwestern and southern United States presents challenges unknown in cooler climates. Bulbs that turn Holland into a kaleidoscope of color droop and fade in our mild winters, hot summers, and uncertain rainfall. Yet hundreds of native and naturalized species of bulbs thrive in these same conditions and offer as many colors, shapes, and fragrances as even the most demanding gardener desires. These are the bulbs that Thad Howard describes in this comprehensive guide to bulbs that will grow in USDA gardening zones 8 and 9. Writing from more than forty-five years’ experience in collecting and cultivating bulbs, Howard offers expert advice about hundreds of little-known, hybrid, and common species and varieties that grow well in warm climates. His species accounts, which are grouped by family, describe each plant and its growing requirements and often include interesting stories from his collecting expeditions. Lovely color photos illustrate many of the species. Howard also gives reliable information about refrigerating bulbs, using them in the landscape and in containers, choosing scented ones, making potpourri, buying, collecting, cultivating, and hybridizing bulbs, and dealing with pests and diseases. He concludes with lists of plant societies and suppliers and a helpful glossary and bibliography.
Book Synopsis The Bulb Hunter by : Chris Wiesinger
Download or read book The Bulb Hunter written by Chris Wiesinger and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dubbed the Bulb Hunter in a 2006 New York Times feature story, Chris Wiesinger took his passion for bulbs to vacant lots, abandoned houses, cemeteries, and construction sites throughout the South in search of botanical survivors whose descendants had never seen the inside of a big-box chain store. The vintage specimens Wiesinger sought came from hardy, historic stock, adapted to human neglect and hot climates, reappearing faithfully over decades without care or cultivation. Traveling back roads, speaking to strangers, looking for the telltale color of a remnant iris or lily, Wiesinger started digging, then began trying to grow and share the bulbs he collected. From its humble beginnings on an East Texas sweet potato farm, his Southern Bulb Company has now grown into a full-fledged business known throughout the world, propagating and selling the rare, tough, heritage plants Wiesinger still seeks out and champions. Nicknamed “Flower” by his fellow cadets at Texas A&M University, Wiesinger relates his adventures in bulb hunting, telling stories of the bulbs he has discovered and weaving in his own life story as a student, plantsman, and small business owner. He then teams with veteran horticulturist William C. Welch to provide advice on how to grow and appreciate the bulbs that have been rescued and reintroduced. This “primer” gives gardeners information on what bulbs to grow where, when to plant them and when they bloom, and how to incorporate them with other plants in the landscape. Finally, Welch describes how bulbs have enhanced his personal gardens and brought him and Wiesinger together in the common cause of heirloom gardening. Entertaining, informative, and loaded with beautiful photographs, The Bulb Hunter is sure to be a favorite of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere.
Download or read book Garden Myths written by Robert Pavlis and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden Myths examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment. Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice. - Is fall the best time to clean the garden? - Do bloom boosters work?- Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden?- Do pine needles acidify soil?- Should tomatoes be suckered?- Should trees be staked at planting time? - Can burlap keep your trees warm in winter?- Will a pebble tray increase humidity for houseplants? "Garden Myths is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices. This fascinating and informative book will help you understand plants better, reduce unnecessary work, convince you to buy fewer products and help you enjoy gardening more."
Download or read book You Grow Girl written by Gayla Trail and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!
Book Synopsis Garden Bulbs for the South by : Scott Ogden
Download or read book Garden Bulbs for the South written by Scott Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to more than 200 different bulbs which thrive in warm climates.
Download or read book Growing Bulbs written by Paul Urquhart and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulbs can be grown in pots on a sunny windowsill or naturalised in generous swathes across the lawn. 'Gardening with Bulbs' provides a comprehensive guide to growing bulbs in all climates and seasons - from planning and designing with bulbs to lifting and storing them for next season.
Book Synopsis Best Bulbs for Temperate Climates by : Jack Hobbs
Download or read book Best Bulbs for Temperate Climates written by Jack Hobbs and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1994 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of bulbs contains countless treasures that are truly outstanding but not well known in cultivation. This book brings these to the attention of gardeners and collectors around the world but is especially relevant for those in warmer climates. It includes many unusual species from South Africa and South America along with representatives of the better-known genera - all chosen because they are considered to be worthy garden subjects. An introductory section covers the numerous uses of bulbs in landscaping - including naturalising under trees or on banks, in the border, in rockeries, and in containers. Suggestions are made for combining a variety of bulbs with complementary attributes, and for interplanting with annuals, perennials, shrubs, ferns, grasses and ground-covers. Chapters with general information on cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and growing bulbs in containers are also included. The main part of the book, in alphabetical order, comprises descriptions and detailed cultural information on over 120 genera and 800 species and cultivars. Each genus is illustrated with at least one colour photograph, making this an invaluable reference work as well as an inspiration.
Book Synopsis Our Best Bites by : Sara Smith Wells
Download or read book Our Best Bites written by Sara Smith Wells and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes plastic insert with equivalent measurements and metric conversions.
Book Synopsis The Bulb-O-Licious Garden by : Nikki Phipps
Download or read book The Bulb-O-Licious Garden written by Nikki Phipps and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple guide to gardening with your favorite flower bulbs.
Book Synopsis Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsill by : Alice McGowan
Download or read book Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsill written by Alice McGowan and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooler-zone gardeners are discovering that with a little wintertime care, plants that have long been considered "annuals" can thrive for years. These plants — including geraniums, gladioli, dahlias, begonias, rosemary, lavender, snapdragons, and even impatiens — aren't annuals at all. Rather, they are tender perennials. They aren't hardy enough to survive winter on their own, but they can be moved indoors during the cold months and then returned to the garden in spring. Many are even more beautiful in their second and third years! Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsill is the first comprehensive resource on the care and maintenance of tender plants. In this zone-defying guide, you'll find simple techniques for overwintering, along with 160 detailed plant profiles that include individualized advice for overwintering and indoor care. With this practical guide, you can enjoy your favorite plants year after year, no matter where you live!
Download or read book Bulbs written by Jim Hole and published by Hole's. This book was released on 2005 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulbs provide spectacular colour, and they're fun and easy to grow. But they are also complex organisms, and present a wide range of gardening challenges. Now, with their sixth Question & Answer book (now in full colour!), Jim Hole and Lois Hole explore the incredible world of bulbs, from their unique biology to their incredible variety. Lois' practical advice and the science behind it from Jim--a great combination that will help your bulbs flourish
Book Synopsis Warm-climate Gardening by : Barbara Pleasant
Download or read book Warm-climate Gardening written by Barbara Pleasant and published by Storey Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A solid source of information about the unique needs of gardeners in warm climates.
Book Synopsis Milk in Family Meals by : Henry Marc Cathey
Download or read book Milk in Family Meals written by Henry Marc Cathey and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs by : Editors of Creative Homeowner
Download or read book Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning flower garden that blooms throughout the seasons depends on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. This book shows how to grow plants from the “great garden triumvirate” and provides foolproof design techniques for any garden or landscape.
Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Garlic by : Ted Meredith
Download or read book The Complete Book of Garlic written by Ted Meredith and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the economics, culture, therapeutic benefits, cultivation, taxonomy, composition, and cuisine of garlic.