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Timber Press
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Native Plants of the Midwest, by regional plant expert Alan Branhagan, features the best native plants in the heartland and offers clear and concise guidance on how to use them in the garden. Plant profiles for more than 500 species of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, ground covers, bulbs, and annuals contain the common and botanical names, growing information, tips on using the plant in a landscape, and advice on related plants. You'll
...4) Plant
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describe the world of plants including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
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Nothing gives the homey, lived-in feel of a sunny kitchen quite like planters of fresh herbs hanging in the window -- or makes a statement like a fish-bone cactus suspended from a repurposed birdcage stand. From the classic to the unique, a houseplant has the ability to instantly elevate the look of your home and allows you to add your own special flourish of character. But where to begin? In this curated handbook, adapted from Decorating with Plants,...
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"For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant's needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. After reading Cheng, the indoor gardener will be far less the passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner...
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"How to grow extraordinary, rare, tropical houseplants that make a statement, written by an expert on aroids (a family of plants known for its extravagant foliage). Contains fifty plant profiles; information how to obtain, propagate, and care for them; professional tips and advice; behind-the-scenes stories from fellow plant collectors; and stunning photography"--
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Publisher
Catapult
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each...
15) The tiny seed
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
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"Food Plants of the World is a comprehensive overview of the plants that provide us with food, beverages, spices and flavours. It is written in easy language but gives accurate scientific information on the plants and their uses."--BOOK JACKET.
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Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"The complete guide to 'greening' your space, with ideas and inspiration for adding plants to every room in your home, plus a directory of versatile, easy-to-care-for specimens."--
Chapman walks readers through everything they need to know to bring houseplants into their home. She begins with the basics of choosing and caring for plants, with emphasis on the easiest-to-care-for varieties. Then she guides readers through the home room by room, explaining...
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