Gardening - Reference

Everything you need to grow a thriving garden in containersWhether you're on a budget, live in a small space, or simply want to raise a new plant or two, container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners alike. Container Gardening for...

Learn how to cultivate Comfrey so you have the best productivity. Methods of propagating by seeds throughout the year. How to dig root cuttings and transplant them successfully for your garden or farm. Details about location, timing, spacing, soil, fertilizer, water, pests, disease, weeds...

The quintessential heralds of spring, jaunty daffodils are as diverse and fascinating as they are adored.In Daffodils: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden, leading garden writer Naomi Slade explores the intriguing history of the genus Narcissus along with its growing and care. Renowned floral...

A beautifully illustrated guide to the plants of Christmas and the holiday season, Decking the Halls makes for a perfect gift and is sure to delight the home decorator, dedicated gardener, and curious plant-lover alike. Seasoned gardeners with twelve books under their belts, Janet...

Grow your knowledge of our world by exploring these glorious green spaces, from hot desert oases to icy Antarctic gardens. DK Super Planet Global Gardens is part of the new DK Super Planet series and children aged 5-7 to explore the fascinating environments on...

The holy grail of plants, "edimentals" are edible, ornamental plants that taste just as good as they look Huw Richards shows you how to grow 100 edible plants with fabulous flowers or foliage, so you can create a beautiful and productive garden or pot...

"Guided by fairy folk and Ventura's own botanical wisdom, this book is an enchanting walk on the path of green magic and folklore." --Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal From fairy tales to your garden, Enchanted Plants is an illustrated treasure trove...

In this delightful and profusely illustrated encyclopedia, noted hybridizer and nurseryman Bill McClaren provides an authoritative account of garden-worthy dahlias for every garden design. Nearly 700 selections are included, complete with notes on their history, awards, and cultural peculiarities. Additional chapters on dahlia care...

Discover everything you need to transform your empty plot into a stunning garden oasis with this gardening encyclopedia. This horticultural gem includes more than 2,000 recommendations from gardening experts and features valuable information and advice to expand on your gardening ideas. Planning your garden...

Savor your best tomato harvest ever with this guide book for tomato enthusiasts! Craig LeHoullier provides everything you 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...

Multiply and share your favorite plants with this definitive guide, the most complete and reliable plant propagation reference available-- featuring more than 35 photo-illustrated techniques. Covering both indoor and outdoor species, Essential Guide to Plant Propagation is an authoritative yet friendly resource that combines...

A modern guide to living with the seasons--through planting, harvesting, cooking, gathering, bathing, and paying closer attention to the natural world. From world-renowned Flamingo Estate, celebrated for its luxurious seasonal and sustainable produce and products. Part field guide, part art book, and part love...

A striking visual guide to flowers, both common and rare, and the ways they shape our culture and everyday lives. Featuring the meanings, lore, and botanical history of 50 sensational species. From wisteria to chamomile to magnolias and more, this lavishly illustrated book invites...

Celebrated flower farmer Erin Benzakein presents a beautiful gardening book and guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round. First volume in the beloved Floret Farm books and gifts series! "Among a sea of new florists and floral books, Floret Flowers stands out....

Can your Florida garden feed you in tough times? The answer is yes, and it's easier than you think.In this important new book from Florida gardening expert David the Good, you'll learn how to grow staple crops and provide your family with enough calories...

Flowerpaedia is a handy and engaging A-Z reference guide of over 1000 flowers, researched and compiled by botanical explorer Cheralyn Darcey. Readers will delight in understanding what each flower means--emotionally, spiritually, and symbolically--and the dictionary format allows people to search by the feeling or...

Discover the joy of houseplant care with this welcoming and practical guide filled with no-nonsense tips and encouraging advice from plant expert and content creator Tanner Mitchell a.k.a. Tanner The Planter. Caring for plants can be a meditative practice, even a form of self-care....

Wander through Adam's gardens as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the lavender and rosemary lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and...

Do you want to grow apples from seed? Or learn to graft? Or germinate seeds from that awesome old honey locust tree in your Grandpa's backyard?In Free Plants for Everyone, you will learn tried and true methods of plant propagation that will allow you...

Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South.Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, an area taking in USDA Zones...