This book tells the stories behind the plants, describing them and the many people who live on as plants in our gardens. It is the paperbound, North American edition of the well-known British book. Who Does Your Garden Grow traces the background of over a hundred famous plant cultivars. The book describes the plants, how they came about, and the many talented people they commemorate. How did a French dressmaker's obstinacy bring her immortality? What well-known plant do we owe to a pulled train stop signal? Why should the Bishop of Llandaff be a scarlet dahlia?
This book tells the stories behind the plants, describing them and the many people who live on as plants in our gardens. It is the paperbound, North A...
Nellie Neal says, "Yes, we can garden organically down South " And in this book she tells us how. This book makes the creation of safe and satisfying organic gardens easy. The South has special factors that challenge gardeners but Nellie Neal, as usual, has the answers. Topics include soils, garden conditions, planning, pests, and ornamental and edible plants. It all leads to a bountiful, beautiful non-toxic garden that feeds body and soul.Your southern garden can be beautiful, a healthy place where you enjoy nature and a ripe tomato. In this book, Nellie Neal tells you how to use the power...
Nellie Neal says, "Yes, we can garden organically down South " And in this book she tells us how. This book makes the creation of safe and satisfying ...
