Rhs Gardener S Botanical
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Rhs Botany For Gardeners
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Author : Royal Horticultural Society
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-02-15
Rhs Botany For Gardeners written by Royal Horticultural Society and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with Science categories.
'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - Gardeners Illustrated RHS Botany for Gardeners is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results. Illustrated throughout with beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, RHS Botany for Gardeners provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms, and shows how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into thematic chapters covering everything from The Plant Kingdom to Botany and the Senses, and further subdivided into useful headings such as 'Seed saving' and 'Parasitic plants'. 'Botany in Action' boxes provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice, and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that we grow today. Aided by this book, gardeners will unlock the wealth of information that lies within the intriguing world of botanical science - and their gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect gift for any gardener. Contents include: - The Plant Kingdom - Growth, Form and Function - Inner Workings - Reproduction - The Beginning of Life - External Factors - Pruning - Botany and the Senses - Pest, Diseases and Disorders - Botanists and Botanical Illustrators ... and much more!
Rhs Gardener S Botanical
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Author : Dr Ross Bayton
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-10-03
Rhs Gardener S Botanical written by Dr Ross Bayton and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-03 with Gardening categories.
With more than 5,000 entries and 350 botanical illustrations. The definitive illustrated reference guide to plant binomials for both gardeners and botanists, RHS Gardener's Botanical is an ideal companion for use in the garden or when selecting new plants. It contains more than 5,000 plant names and an easy-to-use 16-page alphabetical index of common names, with a definition and pronunciation guide for each. Includes features such as 'Genus Spotlight', which provides further details on important genera, and more than 350 beautiful botanical illustrations. An invaluable illustrated guide for gardeners and botanists.
The Gardener S Botanical
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Author : Ross Bayton
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2020-02-25
The Gardener S Botanical written by Ross Bayton and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-25 with Gardening categories.
"With more than 5,000 entries and 350 botanical illustrations" --from title page
Rhs Latin For Gardeners
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Author : Royal Horticultural Society
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-02-28
Rhs Latin For Gardeners written by Royal Horticultural Society and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-28 with Gardening categories.
Aided by this book the gardener can now answer the question "What's in a name?" and they and their garden will benefit from understanding the wealth of information that has hitherto lain hidden within the mysterious world of Latin names.' - Financial Times Online RHS Latin for Gardeners is an informative, entertaining and beautifully illustrated unravelling of the mysteries of botanical Latin. Over 3,000 Latin names are listed alphabetically, showing how plant names can reveal where a plant originally comes from (and thus its preferred growing conditions), along with such properties as its shape, form, colour, taste, and smell. Each name is clearly defined and accompanied by a pronunciation guide, and the pages are filled with attractive botanical illustrations. Fascinating feature spreads retell the adventures of important plant hunters such as Sir Joseph Banks and Alexander von Humboldt, and explain how their discoveries affect the way our gardens look today. Individual plants are also profiled throughout, showing how their names can illuminate their hidden histories. Aided by this book, every gardener, and their garden, will benefit from uncovering the wealth of information that lies within the remarkable world of Latin binomials. A little Latin can do a lot of good - apply the lore of Latin to your own garden! Contents includes... The A-Z Listings of Latin Plant Names Plant Profiles Plant Hunters Plant Themes ...And Much More!
Rhs Genealogy For Gardeners
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Author : Simon Maughan
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Release Date : 2017-10-05
Rhs Genealogy For Gardeners written by Simon Maughan and has been published by Mitchell Beazley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-05 with Botany categories.
RHS Genealogy for Gardeners is part of the bestselling series that includes RHS Latin for Gardeners and RHS Botany for Gardeners. This informative, easy-to-understand and beautifully designed reference book explores plant families and the plant family tree in unparalleled detail. From roses (Rosaceae) to rhubarb (Polygonaceae) and carrots (Apiaceae) to camellias (Theaceae), RHS Genealogy for Gardeners unlocks a wealth of practical information, helping you to identify, select and cultivate plants from over 70 families most familiar to gardeners. Along with details about the size, range, origin and appearance of each family, feature boxes highlight interesting facts and provide useful growing tips. Whether you are a gardener, horticultural student, budding botanist or plant enthusiast, RHS Genealogy for Gardeners will help you understand and appreciate the extraordinary diversity and unrivalled splendour of the plant kingdom.
Rhs Latin For Gardeners
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Author : Lorraine Harrison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Rhs Latin For Gardeners written by Lorraine Harrison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Botanists categories.
This beautifully illustrated guide unlocks the mysteries of botanical Latin explaining what plant names mean and the descriptive clues they conceal.
Rhs The Secrets Of Great Botanists
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Author : Matthew Biggs
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-10-04
Rhs The Secrets Of Great Botanists written by Matthew Biggs and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-04 with Science categories.
Botanists are the trailblazers who first discovered how plants work and collected from around the world many of the species that we find in our gardens today. This informative and beautiful guide presents the stories of 35 plant collectors and gardening pioneers of the past and present, including Joseph Banks, Asa Gray and Marianne North. Arranged in chronological order, each profile covers one botanist, presenting their life story, discoveries and legacy, while special feature pages reveal their secrets, exploring the qualities that brought them success and showing what ordinary gardeners can learn from them. Illustrated with beautiful period botanical watercolours and vibrant photographs, RHS The Secrets of Great Botanists will provide inspiration and practical guidance for gardeners of all levels, from successful plant cultivation to adding interest to your garden.
Rhs Practical Latin For Gardeners
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Author : Royal Horticultural Society
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-02-15
Rhs Practical Latin For Gardeners written by Royal Horticultural Society and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with Gardening categories.
RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners is a unique guide to plant binomials based on the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners. It contains 1,500 of the most useful and most widespread Latin names, organized into thematic chapters including Colour, Size, Form and Habitat. Each chapter is further subdivided into smaller groups, such as large plants and small plants. This allows gardeners to make new connections and discoveries in a way standard alphabetical lists don't permit. 'Behind the Name' feature boxes further increase the book's practical value, and a wide range of botanical watercolours ensure that it is beautiful as well as functional. This book includes a definition and pronunciation guide for each word, as well as a 16-page alphabetical index, so that it can still be used as a conventional dictionary of Latin names. And its handy, pocket-sized format makes it the perfect gift.
Plant Families
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Author : Ross Bayton
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-10-07
Plant Families written by Ross Bayton and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-07 with Gardening categories.
Plant Families is an easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated guide to the more than seventy core plant families every horticulturist, gardener, or budding botanist needs to know. It introduces the basics of plant genealogy and teaches readers how to identify and understand the different structures of flowers, trees, herbs, shrubs, and bulbs. It then walks through each family, explaining its origins and range and describing characteristics such as size, flowers, and seeds. Each family is accompanied by full-color botanical illustrations and diagrams. "Uses For" boxes planted throughout the book provide practical gardening tips related to each family. By understanding how botanists create these groupings, we can become more apt at spotting the unique characteristics of a plant and identifying it faster and more accurately. Understanding plant families also helps us to make sense of- and better appreciate- the enormous biological diversity of the plant kingdom.
The Rhs Book Of Garden Verse
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Author : Royal Horticultural Society
language : en
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Release Date : 2021-03-02
The Rhs Book Of Garden Verse written by Royal Horticultural Society and has been published by Frances Lincoln this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-02 with Poetry categories.
From the RHS comes this celebration of the garden, spanning the centuries and the globe. From the Garden of Eden to small backyards, from scented memories to bonfires and neighbours' rights, from suggestive slugs to paranoid palm-house gardeners, the poems burst out in a biodiversity of fun, exotic beauty and earthy philosophy. There's something for everyone, with a glorious array of gardening classics, perennial favourites and more recent contributions from Dorothy Parker, Sylvia Plath and John Agard. Each poem is illustrated with a botanical print, a hand-coloured or black and white engraving, or a watercolour drawing - all from the remarkable collection of botanical art at the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library, acknowledged as the world's finest horticultural library. Together they create a colourful collection to invigorate gardening enthusiasts, delight landscape-lovers and inspire armchair gardeners everywhere.