Plants category: 1045 books

Orchids have a reputation as the divas of the plant world: fussy, difficult-to-grow plants that—on top of all that—are prohibitively expensive. But there are plenty of orchids that anyone can grow. Orchids are no more difficult than familiar houseplants such as the African violet, and can be made...

This book introduces and describes the local forest type expressions based on their physical environment characteristics; Soil PH, Topography, Hydrology, and Soil Parent Material + the correlated tree species. This information was extrapolated from cross-studying over a thousand acres of soil surveys...

A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and surrounding areas during the summer and fall seasons. From berries to herbs perfect for teas and tonics, each entry includes information on where to find the plant, how to spot it, and the best ways to eat it, often with...

Learn How To Grow Plants In Your Own Greenhouse! A growing number of people at least have one greenhouse story to share. The idea of growing food at controlled temperatures all year round and extending the growing season have set fire to people's imaginations. No wonder the greenhouse...

Dividing ornamental grass is one of the easiest ways to increase the number of landscape plants you have and beautify your home. However, it may be a little tougher than you think.This book will show you the tools to use that will make dividing your grass easier.

The suburban lawn sprouts a crop of contradictory myths. To some, it's a green oasis; to others, it's eco-purgatory. Science writer Hannah Holmes spent a year appraising the lawn through the eyes of the squirrels, crows, worms, and spiders who think of her backyard as their own. Suburban Safari is...

American Ginseng has a strange and perilous history. It has one of the longest germination periods of any known species, and only two environments in the world have offered the ideal growing conditions for wild ginseng. The first was the forests of northern China, which disappeared over a millennium...

Since childhood, Oliver Sacks has been fascinated by ferns: an ancient class of plants able to survive and adapt in many climates. Along with a delightful group of fellow fern aficionados—mathematicians, poets, artists, and assorted botanists and birders—he embarks on an exploration of Southern...

For almost seventy-five years, Agnes Chase's First Book of Grasses has been the classic guide to the structure of this complex group of plants. Clearly written and copiously illustrated with line drawings, the book is accessible to those with little or no botanical training, yet it also is respected...

The Essential Guide for Growing Herbs and Vegetables from Home! You’re about to discover How to grow organic herbs and vegetables from the comfort of your home. Sometimes you do not have outdoor space for a garden but desperately want one nonetheless. Or, perhaps you already have a...

Learn the essentials of Asian vegetables with this useful and portable reference book. This handy vegetable guide introduces over 50 tropical vegetables commonly found in Indonesia. Each item is described in detail, and local names as well as botanical names are given. Culinary option, tips...

Learn the essentials of tropical and Asian fruits with this useful and portable reference book. Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Fruits introduces approximately 40 frit species commonly found in the Tropics. Each exotic item is described in detail and its country of origin and areas of growth...

The word hydroponics originated from Latin that merely means working water. In layman's terms, hydroponics is the art of growing crops without using soil. When we immediately think of the art of hydroponics, we imagine plants growing with the roots suspended in the water without having any medium....

"Would You Like To Know How To Grow The Most Amazing Orchids?" I received my very first orchid for my birthday one year and cherished the elegant plant for the two months that it bloomed. Then, when the petals fell off, I was heartbroken and thought that I had killed it with overindulgence...