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Garden Flora

by Noel Kingsbury
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"A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants." —Shelf Awareness
The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and plant lover.

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Publisher: Timber Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 5, 2016

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  • ISBN: 9781604697735
  • File size: 37052 KB
  • Release date: October 5, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781604697735
  • File size: 37052 KB
  • Release date: October 5, 2016

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Kindle Book
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subjects

History Nature Science Nonfiction

Languages

English

"A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants." —Shelf Awareness
The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and plant lover.

Expand title description text
History Nature Science Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Timber Press

    Kindle Book
    Release date: October 5, 2016

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781604697735
    File size: 37052 KB
    Release date: October 5, 2016

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781604697735
    File size: 37052 KB
    Release date: October 5, 2016

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English