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Author
Publisher
Taylor Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Bulletproof Flowers for the South illustrates how to plant, grow, and care for a large variety of hardy Southern flowers. Including an A-Z encyclopedia of Southern favorites and twenty comprehensive lists of favorite flowers from expert nurseries around the South, this beautifully illustrated book presents superior long-blooming, heat-resistant flowers.
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The Secrets of Wildflowers is destined to be an indispensable book for anyone who loves and admires the natural world. Few things in nature beautify the world more than wildflowers. Their countless colors and endless designs are found almost anywhere-from fields to woods, deserts to ponds, and even in junkyards, dumps, and cracks in the pavement.
The Secrets of Wildflowers, Jack Sanders's colorful tribute, is bursting with odd facts and wonderful...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This field guide highlights 100 flowers and plants found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
Illustrations by Ippy Patterson. From Baby Blue Eyes to Silver Bells, from Abelia to Zinnia, every flower tells a story. Gardening writer Diana Wells knows them all. Here she presents one hundred well-known garden favorites and the not-so-well-known stories behind their names. Not for gardeners only, this is a book for anyone interested not just in the blossoms, but in the roots, too. Diana Wells is the author of 100 Birds and How They Got Their...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Flowers are beautiful and fragrant, and they're also a key stage in a plant's life cycle. This age-appropriate text introduces readers to the basic anatomy of a flower, which is supported by highly detailed color photographs. Readers will understand fundamental life science concepts, such as the relationship between flowers and pollinators and how flowers play a role in producing the next generation of plants. This text offers a fun-yet-educational...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The book proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening, with a refreshing difference: instead of concentrating primarily on color, it brings flower shape to the fore, which results in a more aesthetically pleasing result. The featured plants include both perennials and annuals, and have been chosen for their ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. Emphasis is also placed on seasonal succession, the long-term...
7) Flowers
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
©2018
Language
English
Description
Flowers are more than just decoration. They have an important job. But they can't always do it alone. Find out more about the work of flowers, how they attract help, and how they help plant species survive.
Author
Publisher
Wellfleet Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). Coupled with stunning full-colour illustrations, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether...
Author
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
c2017
Language
English
Description
Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide features: vibrant full-color photos; detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and family, with bloom time, natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses; twenty-five suggested wildflower sites; a detailed park map; and a glossary of botanical terms--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
University of South Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Admired by plant enthusiasts, botanists, and nature lovers of all ages, wildflowers comprise one of the most beloved-and diverse-groupings of flora in South Carolina. Although relatively small in size, the Palmetto State hosts a remarkable variety of wildflower species, from the trillium and bloodroot that brighten its forests to heliotrope and common toadflax that dot the state's roadsides and fields. In A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina,...
Author
Publisher
White Lion Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Gathered is an accessible, contemporary guide to the sustainable art of drying flowers. Learn about this chic craft's origins, variety of uses, and the inexpensive practice of drying and elegantly arranging flowers today. Find inspiration and follow step-by-step instructions to master all of the basic skills, tools and techniques necessary to preserving your grasses and blooms beautifully, both for the home and special occasions. At the heart of...
Author
Publisher
White Owl, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The delicate art of paper flower craft has been around for centuries, originating in China in 100BC. This beautifully photographed book contains projects for every skill level. Step-by-step instructions and inspiring illustrations will guide you through the process from start to finish. You'll discover the colour, texture and detail of nature as you learn how to create your own lifelike floral decorations. Paper flower crafting is a fun hobby, perfect...
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