Gardening With Carnivores
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The Savage Garden Revised
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Author : Peter D'Amato
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2013-07-02
The Savage Garden Revised written by Peter D'Amato and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-02 with Gardening categories.
For fifteen years, The Savage Garden has been the number one bestselling bible for those interested in growing carnivorous plants. This new edition is fully revised to include the latest developments and discoveries in the carnivorous plant world, making it the most accurate and up to date book of its kind. You may be familiar with the Venus flytrap, but did you know that some pitcher plants can—and do—digest an entire rat? Or that there are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet? Beautiful, unusual, and surprisingly easy to grow, flesh-eating plants thrive everywhere from windowsills to outdoor container gardens, in a wide variety of climates. The Savage Garden is the most comprehensive guide to these fascinating oddities, gloriously illustrated with more than 200 color photos. Fully revised with the latest developments in the carnivorous plant world, this new edition includes: • All the basics—from watering and feeding to modern advances in artificial lighting, soil, and fertilizers. • Detailed descriptions of hundreds of plants, including many of the incredible new species that have been recently discovered and hybridized. • Cultivation and propagation information for all the plant families: pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, sundews, rainbow plants, bladderworts, and many other peculiar plants from the demented mind of Mother Nature. Whether you’re a beginner with your first flytrap or an expert looking for the latest exotic specimen, this classic book has everything you need to grow your very own little garden of horrors.
Gardening With Carnivores
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Author : Nick Romanowski
language : en
Publisher: UNSW Press
Release Date : 2001-09
Gardening With Carnivores written by Nick Romanowski and has been published by UNSW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09 with Gardening categories.
This text is a complete guide for gardeners to the North American pitcher plants - some of the most spectacular looking of all carnivorous plants. The book covers the plants' natural history; describes the 13 species and subspecies of Sarracenia; advises on soil requirements and how to construct a bog garden; and considers such issues as propagation from seed and by division, hand pollination, hybridization and commercial cultivation as well as floristry with cut pitchers. The guide is designed to appeal to gardeners, collectors, and commercial growers.
Carnivorous Plants
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Author : Nigel Hewitt-Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2016-02-24
Carnivorous Plants written by Nigel Hewitt-Cooper and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-24 with Gardening categories.
Once known only to collectors, adolescent boys, and fans of the cult film The Little Shop of Horrors, carnivorous plants are poised to be the next big trend in home gardening. They provide striking architectural style and can be grown indoors and outdoors. Carnivorous Plants is an accessible, smartly designed guide to growing this unusual group of plants. It offers a general introduction to the world of carnivorous plants, and growing and cultivation information for commonly available and easily grown varieties. Nigel Hewitt-Cooper also provides advice on where to grow the plants; year-round care, cultivation, and maintenance; and a directory of the best carnivorous plants for home gardeners.
Carnivorous Plants
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Author : Tony Camilleri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Carnivorous Plants written by Tony Camilleri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Carnivorous plants categories.
Of all the groups in the plant kingdom, it is carnivorous plants which hold the greatest fascination. Tony Camilleri describes exactly what carnivorous plants are, why they capture insects, the types of traps the use to catch their prey and an interesting history of their evolution. 100 color plates illustrate this strange group which includes such plants as the water wheel plant, which feeds on insects in the water, the cobra lily, which resembles a cobra about to strike its prey, the tropical pitcher plants of which the largest species is known to have captured rats. There's practical advice on how to grow plants at home, in the terrarium or around the pond. A comprehensive list of carnivorous plant societies and growers and suppliers from around the world is included, as well as a complete listing and description of every carnivorous plant.
Carnivorous Plants Of The World
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Author : James Pietropaolo
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 1986
Carnivorous Plants Of The World written by James Pietropaolo and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Gardening categories.
First published in 1986, a gardening handbook which examines carnivorous plants from around the world, covering Venus fly traps, pitcher plants, sundews, butterworts and bladderworts, offering advice on cultivation, pests and diseases and hybridization.
Savage Garden
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Author : Denise Hamilton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Savage Garden written by Denise Hamilton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Detective and mystery stories categories.
Growing Carnivorous Plants
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Author : Barry A. Rice
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 2006
Growing Carnivorous Plants written by Barry A. Rice and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Gardening categories.
Over 200 species, hybrids, and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described in this comprehensive volume. Detailed cultivation advice is provided to enable readers to select and place the right plants, while information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require.
Growing Carnivores An Italian Perspective
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Growing Carnivores An Italian Perspective written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Cultivating Carnivorous Plants
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Author : Natch Greyes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-03-30
Cultivating Carnivorous Plants written by Natch Greyes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-30 with categories.
The Savage Garden
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Author : Flores Davis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-23
The Savage Garden written by Flores Davis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-23 with categories.
For centuries, carnivorous plants have carried an air of fascination and mystique unparalleled in the plant world. Growing Carnivorous Plants is a comprehensive guide to identifying and cultivating these remarkable plants. From the well-known Venus flytrap to obscure African sundews, from the giant pitcher plant vines of Borneo the microscopic bladderworts of Florida, more than 200 species, hybrids and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described. Included are explanations of the fascinating and diverse mechanisms the plants use to trap their victims. Imitating a plant's natural environment is the key to success in growing carnivorous plants, and this book will help readers select the best plants to grow on a windowsill, in a terrarium or greenhouse. Information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require. Purchase Your Copy Now And Get Started Now!