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"The Jade Garden" is an authoritative guide to 130 of the most fascinating yet little-known ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials from 'the green mantle' of Asia. Based on detailed research and observation at one of the largest and oldest collections of Asian plants in North America, the subjects of this book were chosen for their superior garden qualities, their rarity in everyday horticulture, and their commercial availability. From an extraordinary, nearly black geranium with reflexed peta...

Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological restoration, rainforest propagation or environmental education? This long-awaited guide to rainforest seed propagation unlocks the secrets to growing 300 rainforest species. Providing specific information on how to sustainably collect, process and germinate seeds, this user-friendly book aims to support...

The Japanese and Chinese have been "creating" bonsai trees for centuries. The art of bonsai has become very popular, with increasing numbers of affordable bonsai available in supermarkets and garden centers. If carefully maintained and pruned, these miniaturized trees make an impressive focal point for any garden or room. Bonsai: A Care Manual is tailored to meet the needs of the first-time owner and more experienced collector by explaining in detail all the techniques needed to keep bonsai aliv...

Based on the journals maintained at Greer Gardens, this pedigree book of some 5000 hybrids is organized by grex so that hybrids of the same parents are listed together, with cross-references from the hybrid name. The photographs are all different from those in the first edition.

Practical advice for garden techniques such as selecting and buying fuchsia plants, composts and feed, propagation, potting on, overwintering, pests and diseases, and a handy seasonal calendar of tasks

Discover the secret to successfully growing a wide variety of fruits. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Fruit contains everything you need to know to grow delicious, seasonal fruit at home.From pots of berries to mini-orchards, fruiting plants bring bountiful harvests, beautiful blossoms, and benefits for wildlife. Try your hand at more than 40 different varieties of fruit trees, bushes, canes, and vines, including allotment plot staples such as damsons and blackcurrants, as well as lesser-gr...

Practical information on growing, harvesting and using medicinal trees and shrubs sustainably in a temperate climate, whether for self-sufficiency or profit. The author draws on her direct experience of creating a medicinal forest garden in the UK to provide supplies for herbal medicine in practice. She provides advice on the design of new planting projects which can meet the needs of different users from small gardens to smallholdings and agroforestry. Includes: How medicinal trees can contribu...

The book looks in detail at how shrubs and climbers can be used in different ways in the garden, whether this is as specimen plants and focal points or in mixed and shrub borders in association with other plants. The versatility of shrubs and climbers is celebrated, with practical guidance on using them in containers, as hedging and screening plants, alongside paths and entrances, and as ground-cover. There are also helpful suggestions on using climbers to clothe walls and fences and add height...

Packed with more than 1000 photographs of over 1000 plants Shrubs & Climbers 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 shrubs and climbers 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...