Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials
ISBN: 9781604694284 / Angielski / Miękka / 604 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Annuals are experiencing a resurgence as today's gardeners demand a wider variety of options. No longer confined to monotone bedding plants, dozens of "unusual" annuals are now available at garden centers in colors and forms far removed from the classic annual bed of pink petunias or red geraniums. In the tradition of his classic Herbaceous Perennial Plants, Allan M. Armitage has compiled descriptions and assessments of 245 genera of true annuals as well as plants that behave like annuals in USDA zones 1-7. Focusing on identifying the plants, successful culture, and their primary...
Annuals are experiencing a resurgence as today's gardeners demand a wider variety of options. No longer confined to monotone bedding plants, dozens of...
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170,90 zł |
Magnolias: A Gardener's Guide
ISBN: 9781604694314 / Angielski / Miękka / 330 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An authoritative book that arms the reader with all the information necessary for the proper selection, planting, and care of magnolias. This is a black-and-white edition.
An authoritative book that arms the reader with all the information necessary for the proper selection, planting, and care of magnolias. This is a bla...
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191,22 zł |
Hardy Rhododendron Species: A Guide to Identification
ISBN: 9781604694468 / Angielski / Miękka / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Keys to accurate identification for nearly 300 species in cultivation. This is a black-and-white edition.
Keys to accurate identification for nearly 300 species in cultivation. This is a black-and-white edition.
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213,47 zł |
A Cultural History of Gardens in the Age of Empire
ISBN: 9781350009936 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As much as the nineteenth and early twentieth century gardens and their designs were a product and representation of industrialisation and urbanisation, they were also motors of change. Gardens became an industry in and of themselves. They were both the last resting places of the dead and cultivated plots for surv ival. Gardens were therapeutic environments regarded as civilising, socialising and assimialting institutions, and they were designed and perceived as social landscapes and community playgrounds. Rich with symbolism, gardens were treated as the subject and the setting for... As much as the nineteenth and early twentieth century gardens and their designs were a product and representation of industrialisation and urbanisa... |
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151,37 zł |
A Cultural History of Gardens in the Age of Enlightenment
ISBN: 9781350009929 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Enlightenment raised fundamental questions about what it meant to be human in a truly global world. At the heart of debates about nature, culture and history, the garden offered itself as a practical demonstration, a living experiment, and a site of debate and discourse. The design, planting, experience and representation of contemporary gardens in Europe, China and North America reveal intense contributions to debates on aesthetics, both personal and national politics, and on the shaping of nature. The Enlightenment raised fundamental questions about what it meant to be human in a truly global world. At the heart of debates about nature, cultu... |
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151,37 zł |
A Cultural History of Gardens in the Renaissance
ISBN: 9781350009912 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The history of the garden in the Renaissance, traced from the late fourteenth century in Italy to the death of Andre Le Notre in 1700 in France, is a story both of dynamism and codification. The period saw the emergence of what would become archetypal elements of the formal garden and the fixing of theory and language of the garden arts. At the same time, newly important sciences, developments in engineering, as well as globalization, historicity, and theories of aesthetics were embraced in the construction of such gardens. The result was the notion of the landscape as something to... The history of the garden in the Renaissance, traced from the late fourteenth century in Italy to the death of Andre Le Notre in 1700 in France, is... |
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151,37 zł |
A Cultural History of Gardens in the Medieval Age
ISBN: 9781350009905 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Middle Ages was a time of great upheaval - the period between the seventh and fourteenth centuries saw great social, political and economic change. The radically distinct cultures of the Christian West, Byzantium, Persian-influenced Islam, and al-Andalus resulted in different responses to the garden arts of antiquity and different attitudes to the natural world and its artful manipulation. Yet these cultures interacted and communicated, trading plants, myths and texts. By the fifteenth century the garden as a cultural phenomenon was immensely sophisticated and a vital element in the... The Middle Ages was a time of great upheaval - the period between the seventh and fourteenth centuries saw great social, political and economic cha... |
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151,37 zł |
A Cultural History of Gardens in Antiquity
ISBN: 9781350009868 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The history of gardens in antiquity is characterized by a rich mix of cultures interacting throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. This period - from the sixth century BCE to the sixth century CE - was foundational to the later periods of garden history. The emergence of advanced horticultural techniques, sustained regional and international trade routes, and centralized power structures promoted the development of highly sophisticated garden culture in both private and public contexts. New evidence derived from archaeology and fresh analysis of literary and visual sources revises our... The history of gardens in antiquity is characterized by a rich mix of cultures interacting throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. This period - from t... |
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151,37 zł |
Practical Botany for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Botanical Terms Explained and Explored
ISBN: 9780226093932 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Gardening can be frustratingly shrouded in secrecy. Fickle plants make seemingly spontaneous decisions to bloom or bust, seeds sprout magically in the blink of an eye, and deep-rooted mysteries unfold underground and out of sight. Understanding basic botany is like unlocking a horticultural code; fortunately learning a little science can reveal the secrets of the botanical universe and shed some light on what's really going on in your garden.
Practical Botany for Gardeners provides an elegant and accessible introduction to the world of botany. It presents the essentials that every... Gardening can be frustratingly shrouded in secrecy. Fickle plants make seemingly spontaneous decisions to bloom or bust, seeds sprout magically in the...
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106,84 zł |
Organic Gardening: The natural no-dig way
ISBN: 9780857840899 / Angielski / Miękka / 239 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this book, Charles Dowding shares the wealth of his experience, explaining his approach to soil and plants and revealing the range of techniques that have enabled him to grow healthy and vibrant crops for decades. His success is based on a key principle of no dig not digging. This enhances soil structure and encourages healthy growth, especially when soil life is encouraged and multiplied through the addition of good compost and manure. Based on this approach and his use of a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Dowding shows, in this book, how to grow a delicious variety of fruit...
In this book, Charles Dowding shares the wealth of his experience, explaining his approach to soil and plants and revealing the range of techniques th...
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87,31 zł |
Dirrs Encyclopedia of Trees & Shrubs
ISBN: 9780881929010 / Angielski / Twarda / 950 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars. 3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars. |
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341,67 zł |
Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropogation
ISBN: 9781604692068 / Angielski / Twarda / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thirty years ago, in vitro propagation was a new technique for producing plants, and Lydiane Kyte's Plants from Test Tubes became the standard work on the topic. Thirty years ago, in vitro propagation was a new technique for producing plants, and Lydiane Kyte's Plants from Test Tubes became the standa... |
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170,94 zł |
Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Small Gardens
ISBN: 9781846074059 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Covering everything from window boxes and balconiesand small gardens up to the size of a tennis court, this definitive guide covers design, planting, landscaping, and plant growingSuccessful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces, and this essential guide, shows how to achieve the rightgarden in the space available. With ideas for maximizing space, design solutions for front gardens and driveways, and recommended plants to grow, this is theultimate guide for anyone wanting to create a garden on a small plot. It also includes design ideas to match practical needs; A-to-Z profiles of...
Covering everything from window boxes and balconiesand small gardens up to the size of a tennis court, this definitive guide covers design, planting, ...
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69,02 zł |
The Art of the Islamic Garden
ISBN: 9781847972040 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Drawing on the examples of the Alhambra and the Shalimar, this practical book explains how to design and make an Islamic garden. It suggests ways of incorporating the principal features of water, shade, scent and colour and advises on planting schemes.
Drawing on the examples of the Alhambra and the Shalimar, this practical book explains how to design and make an Islamic garden. It suggests ways of i...
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102,77 zł |
Edible Wild Plants for Beginners: The Essential Edible Plants and Recipes to Get Started
ISBN: 9781623152512 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wild plants are not only beautiful, but they can also be an affordable and sustainable way to add flavor and nutrition to your diet. Edible Wild Plants for Beginners provides you with the essential information and guidance to begin foraging for edible wild plants and including them in your diet. Edible Wild Plants for Beginners provides profiles of common edible wild plants and includes information on dangerous look-alikes, the best time to harvest, where to find each type of wild plant, and how to cultivate your own garden. From natural remedies to delectable dishes and exotic cocktails,...
Wild plants are not only beautiful, but they can also be an affordable and sustainable way to add flavor and nutrition to your diet. Edible Wild Plant...
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68,33 zł |
Building Soil: A Down-To-Earth Approach: Natural Solutions for Better Gardens & Yards
ISBN: 9781591866190 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is your down-to-earth, complete manual for achieving great gardening results with your own rich, organic soil How do you recognize healthy soil? How much can your existing soil be improved? What are the best amendments to use for your soil? Let Building Soil answer your questions and be your guide on gardening from the ground up Fertilizing, tilling, weed management, and irrigation all affect the quality of your soil. Using author Elizabeth Murphy's detailed instructions, anyone can become a successful soil-based gardener, whether you want to start a garden from... This is your down-to-earth, complete manual for achieving great gardening results with your own rich, organic soil How do you recogn... |
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115,34 zł |
A Year in Our Gardens: Letters by Nancy Goodwin and Allen Lacy
ISBN: 9780807837610 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This engaging collection of letters follows the course of a year in the gardens of two passionate gardeners, Nancy Goodwin and Allen Lacy. They share a climate zone (7A), but their gardens differ enormously. Lacy gardens on a 100-by-155-foot plot of former farmland in southern New Jersey, on soil so sandy that he must water frequently if he is to garden at all. Goodwin gardens on rich clay loam at her historic piedmont North Carolina home--which comprises more than sixty acres of woodland, meadow, and established plantings--and she refuses to irrigate, because she believes in growing only...
This engaging collection of letters follows the course of a year in the gardens of two passionate gardeners, Nancy Goodwin and Allen Lacy. They share ...
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153,85 zł |
Pests and Diseases of Fruit Trees and Shrubs
ISBN: 9781925110609 / Angielski / Miękka / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Growing fruit in your own backyard or home orchard is a real pleasure. The benefits are enormous. You can have access to in-season fruit picked fresh from the tree or shrub, with zero transport miles, rare and unusual varieties with a greater nutritional variety, and delicious fruit flavors all year round. Furthermore, your health will benefit if you get out into the fresh air and sunshine of the garden. Pests and diseases will inevitably appear at some point in the gardening year, but they need not spoil the enjoyment of growing your own food. There are many useful and chemical-free ways of...
Growing fruit in your own backyard or home orchard is a real pleasure. The benefits are enormous. You can have access to in-season fruit picked fresh ...
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106,80 zł |
The Gardens of the British Working Class
ISBN: 9780300212358 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This magnificently illustrated people's history celebrates the extraordinary feats of cultivation by the working class in Britain, even if the land they toiled, planted, and loved was not their own. Spanning more than four centuries, from the earliest records of the laboring classes in the country to today, Margaret Willes's research unearths lush gardens nurtured outside rough workers' cottages and horticultural miracles performed in blackened yards, and reveals the ingenious, sometimes devious, methods employed by determined, obsessive, and eccentric workers to make their drab surroundings...
This magnificently illustrated people's history celebrates the extraordinary feats of cultivation by the working class in Britain, even if the land th...
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74,33 zł |
Planting Tomatoes: Tips Before You Begin
ISBN: 9781634283786 / Angielski / Miękka / 58 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tomatoes are one of the tastiest and most versatile vegetables (or fruit, depending on who you're asking) that you can purchase. They can be sliced for sandwiches, diced up for salad, cooked into a paste, used as the base for soups; the possibilities for tomato usage are almost limitless. They're perfect as a side or snack, as an ingredient in tomato recipes, or just as an addition for a little extra flavor. Best of all, tomatoes are actually one of the easiest crops for anyone, no matter how green their thumb is, to grow. Unfortunately, despite their ease, many people are unaware of how to...
Tomatoes are one of the tastiest and most versatile vegetables (or fruit, depending on who you're asking) that you can purchase. They can be sliced fo...
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35,81 zł |