Flowers category: 871 books

The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world, reaching its highest diversity in the tropics where their exotic and colourful flowers are often truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 52 species of wild orchid, some of which are rare or scarce, whilst others are surprisingly...

Gardeners in Texas and the South face their own special problems with climate and growing seasons, and they need a guide written specifically for the region in order to have the greatest chance of success. William C. Welch’s Perennial Garden Color directly fills this need, and for years gardeners...

THE “call of the wild,” where the love of flowers is concerned, has an attraction which is not the less powerful because it is difficult to explain. The charm of the garden may be strong, but it is not so strong as that which draws us to seek for wildflowers in their native haunts, whether of...

The “call of the wild,” where the love of flowers is concerned, has an attraction which is not the less powerful because it is difficult to explain. The charm of the garden may be strong, but it is not so strong as that which draws us to seek for wildflowers in their native haunts, whether of...

Gardener’s Guide to the Bearded Iris is a planting guide for gardeners that wish to grow iris flowers successfully. It covers cultural requirements, propagation tips, problems and many other topics related to growing the bearded iris. Written for gardeners by a gardener Gardener’s Guide...

Presented in this ebook are garden plants having beautiful (and sometimes fragrant) flowers that grow in and above your flower garden. No matter the method of how these plants climb, such as by long stems or twining tendrils, they need another structure for support such as shrubs, small trees, fences,...

One of the joys of living in my beloved Arizona is my ability to visit our neighboring state of New Mexico pretty much any time I want. The beauty and diversity of The Land of Enchantment is well represented – perhaps best represented – by the variety of wild flowers found throughout the state....

Whether they’re short or tall, pruny or smooth, full of berries or flowers or nuts, the 26 types of trees in this alphabet primer are sure to surprise and delight the youngest of readers (and their parents). After all, trees do more for us than sway in the wind. Did you know incense Cedars are perfect...

In Gods and Green Fingers discover how myths emerged from a profusion of simple plants and how we can cultivate these plants today. This anthology for plant lovers combines fact with fiction. Insights into plants, from familiar flowers to trees, climbers and curiosities - are interspersed with short...

You're probably already thinking to yourself If I have to read a book to grow a flower in a pot, why should I bother?! Yeah, I know –but to be honest, there are a lot of excellent things that come with being able to master at least growing one successful pot of orchids. For one thing, they're gorgeous!...

Discover the floral heart of New York City in this companion to the popular Paris in Bloom by acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane. New York in Bloom leads you on a beautiful floral tour of the metropolis—past stylish floral studios and corner shops overflowing with fresh-cut blooms, through...

In cities around the world, we are redefining our sense of urban living. No longer satisfied with a grey, sterile metropolis, we want the best of both worlds - the energy and diversity of the city, but a connection with nature too. Filled with practical advice, projects and inspiring stories from...

In this handy guide, readers can learn lots about flower gardening. With sections such as: Types of Herbaceous plants, Maintenance, Cultivation, taking Stem Cuttings, Simple Layering of Houseplants & Air Layering, you can get up to speed on all the basics of flower gardening in a really short...

A long time ago, you could only find them on the slopes of remote mountain ranges in Asia, but today they are the very symbol of modern genetics, a species unrivalled for the variety of colors and forms that breeders can create: tulips.  In this book, Celia Fisher traces the story of this important...