Author : Paul R. Wonning
Publisher : Mossy Feet Books
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 34,36 MB
Release : 1901
Category :
ISBN : 1310243638
Tough, long-lived and beautiful, this native of Asia has found its way into perennial flower gardens across the world. Hybridizers have developed an almost unlimited array of colors and classifications of this full sun lover. The peony has become beloved by millions of gardeners for its low maintenance requirements and longevity in the garden.
Author : Pamela McGeorge
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,68 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781554071685
A well-illustrated introductory guide to growing hundreds of species, varieties and hybrids of peonies. The book provides practical advice on how to plant, propagate, cultivate and landscape peonies.
Author : David C. Michener
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 13,43 MB
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 160469520X
“A luscious and colorful immersion into the world of the peony.” —Petal Talk The bold blooms, pretty colors, and heady fragrances of peonies make them one of the most popular flowers, both in gardens and floral arrangements. Peony—by leading experts David Michener and Carol Adelman—makes it easier than ever to grow them home. This lush book shares the history of the plant, explores the different types available, and includes complete growing information for 194 of the best varieties. Helpful lists detail the best peonies for specific needs.
Author : Jane Eastoe
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,57 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1423646711
"Vintage roses encompass both the true 'old' roses and the best of the 'modern' roses, developed to celebrate the classic, ageless, enduring beauty of the old varieties. The 60 specially selected specimens include those that have the best visual appearance and most fragrant perfume, and are also easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers for cutting"--Amazon.com.
Author : Martin Page
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 37,72 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881929069
A complete guide to citrus cultivation explains how to grow a variety of citrus trees in all climates in the garden, on the terrace or deck, and on a balcony, with tips on overwintering, container gardening, greenhouses, profiles of a variety of citrus species--including oranges, lemons, limes, and more--and dozens of recipes for popular citrus foods.
Author : Craig LeHoullier
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 22,20 MB
Release : 2015-01-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1612122094
Savor your best tomato harvest ever! Craig LeHoullier provides everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties of tomatoes, from planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season. He also offers a comprehensive guide to various pests and tomato diseases, explaining how best to avoid them. With beautiful photographs and intriguing tomato profiles throughout, Epic Tomatoes celebrates one of the most versatile and delicious crops in your garden.
Author : Gian Lupo Osti
Publisher : Allemandi
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,29 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
"One of the reasons for writing this book is to draw attention to the urgent necessity for the immediate adoption of efficient methods of protecting Moutan peonies in their natural habitat." -- P. 15. "In the Far East the tree peony is the flower at the head of the floral hierarchy, and is an important part of Chinese and Japanese cultural heritage.... This is the first time that photographs and descriptions of tree peonies found by the author growing wild on the Chinese mountains have been published.... The tree peony is difficult to propagate but, once established, it is practically indestructible...." -- Dust jacket.
Author : John Harrison Dick
Publisher :
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 15,13 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Author : Allan Rogers
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,48 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780881923179
Walking through a field of blooming peonies, seven-year-old Al Rogers was captivated by the glistening white and red-flecked petals of the majestic 'Kelway's Glorious'. Now, some sixty years later, he is still enchanted by these elegant, fragrant perennials. For more than twenty years he has owned and operated Caprice Farm Nursery, a major supplier of peonies, and with a lifetime of experience behind him, he has completed the first comprehensive book about peonies written in decades. Enthusiastic amateurs and professionals alike will be thrilled with the complete and detailed information supplied in Al Rogers' Peonies - an important book for any gardener's library.
Author : Claire Austin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,99 MB
Release : 2015-12
Category : Perennials
ISBN : 9780993164705
A personal selection of reliable hardy perennials for every gardener - the expert as well as the beginner. Descriptions of over 800 reliable perennials with close-up photographs and full cultivation information.
