Dr. Lester A. Gerhardt Professor and Chairman Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York 12180 This book is a collection of papers on the subject of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Most of the papers contained herein were presented as part of the program of the NATO Advanced Study Institute held in June 1983 at Castel vecchio Pascoli, Italy on the same subject. Attendance at this two week Institute was by invitation only, drawing people in...
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by Wild Pages Press
ONE HUNDRED FLOWERS features a hundred exquisite colour portraits of dahlias, roses, anemones, poppies, pansies, orchids, tulips, azaleas, peonies and other flowers in luscious detail. Each variety is coupled with a brief description that includes hints about cultivation - making the book as useful as it is beautiful. Also included is an introduction by popular gardening author and lecturer Sidney Eddison - a painter as well as a passionate gardener - and a critical essay by celebrated photogra...
The Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste, Vol. 28
by Henry T Williams
'A world-renowned horticultural tour de force, Arabella Lennox-Boyd is one of the most accomplished landscape designers of our time' House and Garden 'Arabella Lennox-Boyd's memoir-like account is a complete joy to read as well as to look at... A must' Country Life 'Testament to an extraordinarily creative and blooming life' Tatler Arabella Lennox-Boyd is one of the foremost garden designers in the world. She has created some of the country's most stunning private gardens, in addition to comm...
Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way
by Jake Hobson
Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos, and deciduous trees....
Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden
by Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher
A comprehensive reference guide to the colourful world of perennial plants. The entries comprise plant characteristics, cultivation advice and design tips for growing over 2700 of the most popular perennial plants.
Hardy geraniums are a perennial mainstay and are among the best loved and most widely grown plants. The Plant Lover's Guide to Hardy Geraniums, by nursery owner Robin Parer, features everything a gardener or collector needs to know - how to grow them, how to design with them, and how to care for them. A plant directory highlights 240 of the best species and cultivars.
Young helps readers to attract bees, birds, and butterflies to their yard, figure out the best edibles for their landscape, and learn how to use native plants to their full potential. This book offers a step-by-step approach to working with nature to create a beautiful, lush, inviting landscape.
A must-have for every gardener in California looking for a new way to garden in a changing climate. In recent years California has been facing extreme drought, and in 2015 they passed state-wide water restrictions that affect home owners. Unfortunately the drought is only going to get worse, and gardeners who aren't willing to abandon their beloved pastime entirely are going to have to learn how to garden with the absolute minimum of water. The Drought-Defying California Garden highlights the...
Packed with more than 350 photographs of over 300 plants Roses is an inspirational handbook to help you identify choose and grow your favourite varieties. Photographic Plant Catalogue Discover at a glance the full range of roses available. Each entry combines a plant portrait with a concise botanical description plus cultivation and propagation details. Helpful symbols indicate preferred growing conditions and frost hardiness. If you want a specific leaf or flower colour in a particular sea...
Each year, 150,000 people visit Minter Gardens. An average of 50,000 people listen to Brian Minter's radio show. Now, for the first time, this renowned gardener has combined his passion for growing and his encyclopedic knowledge of plants in a spectacular guide.Inside, you'll find Brian's best bets -- his favorite rose varieties, top 10 shrubs for small yards, and hardiest groundcovers. With easily accessible information and expert advice, this book is a gardener's dream.Brian Minter and his wif...