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A combination of botanical beauty and practical advice in Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids will inspire beginners and experienced growers to love and grow 60 beautiful orchids and 12 inspirational projects. From growing from seed to harvesting vanilla pods, the projects will bring the wonderful world of orchids to life and produce confident, keen growers wanting to expand their experience of these exotic flora.
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A captivating history of one of the world's most iconic and mysterious flowers
Bewitched by a lotus, which flowered from three-thousand-year- old seeds in his English garden, Mark Griffiths set out to track the origins and significance of this sublime plant in this beautifully-illustrated book. The Lotus Quest takes Griffiths from the headquarters of the Linnaean Society in London to a mountaintop in northern Japan. As he travels in search of this...
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Cannabis is one of the oldest crops in the world and has been used for various purposes for thousands of years. The plant has a long history as a medicine, recreational drug and as a source of textiles, paper and building materials. In recent years, cannabis has received significant attention due to its potential medicinal benefits and the growing movement for legalization for recreational use. Cannabis, also known as hemp or marijuana, comes from...
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Passion fruit is a popular tropical fruit. Scientific name of Passion fruit is Passiflora edulis. It belongs to the family of Passifloraceae. Passion fruit is originated in Brazil. Now, passion fruits are distributed and cultivated in several tropical regions of the world including South Africa, Kenya, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Indonesia, Florida, Sri Lanka, and India. There are two types of passion fruits based on fruit color. These are...
66) Cómo Cultivar Orquídeas Para Principiantes: Una Guía Para Principiantes en el Cultivo de Orquídeas
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¿QUIERE APRENDER TRUCOS Y CONSEJOS DEL CULTIVO DE ORQUÍDEAS PARA PRINCIPIANTES? Aquí hay una vista previa de lo que aprenderá...¿Por qué debo cultivar orquídeas? Lo que necesita mi orquídea. Requisitos importantes de crecimiento para sus orquídeas. Replantar las orquídeas. Propagación para ayudar a cultivar más orquídeas ¡Y mucho, mucho más!
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This is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in the New Naturalist series in 1973 as The Pollination of Flowers. The importance of insects in pollinating flowers is today so well known it's easy to forget that it was discovered little more than two centuries ago: before that, it was believed that the concern of bees with flowers was simply a matter of collecting honey. But the methods by which pollen reaches...
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Les tulipes sont des fleurs qui comptent parmi les plus belles et dont les espèces sont les plus variées au monde. Ce guide de plantation des tulipes est une véritable bible pour les débutants désireux d'embellir leur jardin avec ces fleurs sublimes aux couleurs et aux formes éclatantes.
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Established in 1960, Cuc Phuong is the oldest national park in Vietnam located in low mountains about 100 km SSW of Hanoi. The mountains in this area are remnants of a highly eroded ancient limestone plateau composed of crystalline limestone which originated from marine deposits accumulated more than 200 million years ago. The spectacular rocky landscape of the national park provides specific habitats for a unique and very rich flora including numerous...
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Containers are a gardener's best friend-they make it easy and fun to bring a burst of life and colour to your porch, balcony or front step. But so many of us get stuck in a rut. Frankie Flowers is here with 150 inspiring, beautiful and sometimes surprising container ideas to get your juices flowing. Each plays with Frankie's signature technique of using a thriller, a filler and a spiller to make sure your pot will have maximum impact. Frankie gives...
73) Gladiolus
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Gladiolus, also known as Sword Lily has derived its name from a Latin word "Gladioli" which means sword as the leaves of the plant resemble to that of a sword. Attractive and long spikes with bright, huge and colorful flowers in various sizes in addition to long keeping quality are some of the characteristics, which make it as one of the most demanding and revenue fetching commercial crop. It is an ideal cut flower crop, which can be grown easily...
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Unleash the Beauty of Roses: Your Guide to Cultivating Flourishing Gardens Are you tired of struggling with your rose garden, unsure of how to nurture your flowers to their full potential? Say goodbye to wilting petals and hello to vibrant blooms with "Rose Rhapsody: The Art of Growing and Pruning Roses." This comprehensive guide is your ticket to mastering the art of rose cultivation, empowering you to transform your garden into a breathtaking floral...
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Belinda's Dream, "Katy Road Pink" and "Georgetown Tea." The names alone evoke images of glorious cottage gardens and arching trellises laden with perfumed blossoms. Offering gardeners hardiness and ease of care, some roses have even lived for decades untended. All provide their admirers with years of pleasure and enticing fragrances. In this edition, rose expert Bill Welch updates the latest information and top sources for antique roses. The improved...
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A History of Zinnias brings forward the fascinating adventure of zinnias and the spirit of civilization. With colorful illustrations, this book is a cultural and horticultural history documenting the development of garden zinnias-one of the top ten garden annuals grown in the United States today.
The deep and exciting history of garden zinnias pieces together a tale involving Aztecs, Spanish conquistadors, people of faith, people of medicine, explorers,...
78) Tropical Flowers
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This handy field guide introduces 55 tropical plant species. Each exotic bloom is described in detail, its history of origination is discussed and gardening tips are given. There is a wealth of botanical detail, as well as fascinating information on the cultural uses of flowers. An indispensible guide to both common and unusual plants, the book is illustrated with over 120 beautiful color photographs. Clearly presented for easy identification, Tropical...
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Quieres Aprender Todo Sobre El Cuidado De Los Tulipanes? Aquí Te Muestro Un Poco De Todo Lo Que Aprenderás... La Planeación Y Preparación Sembrando Los Bulbos De Tulipán Cuidado De Los Tulipanes Plantando Tus Tulipanes En Una Maseta Proporcionar La Cantidad Correcta De Agua Para Tus Tulipanes Proveyendo La Cantidad Correcta De Luz Solar Para El Crecimiento De Tus Tulipanes Trabajando Con Tulipanes De Cabezas Múltiples Y ¡Mucho, Mucho Más!
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