Growing out of research at Colonial Williamsburg, curator Lawrence’s Griffiths book, Flowers and Herbs of Early America, provides the historical background on fifty eight species of plants that were available…
Is there any gardener that would not like a nonstop garden? That is, one that provides year round beauty. Of course, we all would and authors Stephanie Cohen and Jennifer…
Viewing heirloom seeds as living antiques, Lynn Coulter provides readers with historical background and cultural information on fifty heirloom plants that can be propagated from seed. The author considers vegetables…
With the increasing interest in nature and gardening more and more people are becoming interested in trying their hand at botanical illustration. You don’t have to be an artist or…
It is hard to ignore the growing concern for the environment and the need to take part in caring for it. The future of the planet depends on people getting…
No matter how many beautiful plants we grow the excitement of growing something weird can be appealing. Authors Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross present 78 outlandish plants that can be…
With the increasing concern for water availability the interest in xeriscaping has risen and what better plants to use than cacti and succulents? Their variation in shape, size, and colors…
After reading Nancy Gift’s book, A Weed by Any Other Name, you will gain a whole new perspective on weeds. After all, one man’s weed is another man’s prize plant,…
Helping children appreciate the wonder of nature and the merits of gardening is a long lasting legacy parents and grandparents can pass on to their children and grandchildren. Jeff Hutton’s…
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