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Kew Record of Taxonomic Literature Relating to Vascular Plants

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The Kew Record of Taxonomic Literature Relating to Vascular Plants: 1998 (1) Scanned

The Kew Record of Taxonomic Literature Relating to Vascular Plants: 1998 (2) Scanned

The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating bulbs features 12 easy and inspiring projects, detailed information on 66 of the most important species to grow, accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations. With expert advice from Kew bulb expert Richard Wilford and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting with bulbs. In this book Richard Wilford shows the key differences between bulbs, corms and tubers, he explains the importance of planting times and techniques, he explains simple methods for propagation, as well as planting instructions for growing in borders, within grassy areas or in containers. He identifies the most popular flowering times and provides bulbs of interest all year round. He presents all the important bulbs, from winter snowdrops, crocuses, cyclamen, hyacinths, irises; spring daffodils, tulips, snowflakes, lily-of-the-valley; summer alliums, lilies, agapanthus, foxtail lily; as well as autumn snowflakes, colchicum, cyclamen and amaryllis. The 12 special projects are broad and attractive. They comprise:<ul>
<li>how to grow and display ornamental onions;</li>
<li>how to plant hippeastrums indoors on a windowsill;</li>
<li>how to establish a carpet of anemones;</li>
<li>how to layer bulbs in containers 'lasagne' style; how to plant a drift of snake's head fritillaries; how to establish bulbs in a shady border;</li>
<li>how to design a spring bulb extravaganza;</li>
<li>how to make a cutting patch for bulbs;</li>
<li>how to grow tulips from seed;</li>
<li>how to naturalise autumn-flowering bulbs;</li>
<li>how to establish a winter bulb garden;</li>
<li>and how to time a three-month display of tulips. </li>
</ul>Bulb problems and pests easily handled in the troubleshooting section, and a handy checklist of what to do when guides growers throughout the year. The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs is part of the Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing series and is accompanied by Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit. The only book you'll need to grow more than 66 species, beautifully, practically, successfully.

The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs: The art and science to grow your own bulbs (Volume 5) (Kew Experts, 5)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Wilford, Richard

Gardening & Landscape Design

Frances Lincoln

The herbs in this book provide flavours and scents unlike any other: culinary herbs are a living trove of fresh flavours for any cook, with an almost alchemical power to transform the simplest dish. Herbs can be used as seeds, flowers, or leaves; cooked and eaten themselves or used to infuse a dish or drink. They are popping up in artisan gin, ice cubes and cocktail syrups; in foraged dishes and kitchen gardens of the best restaurants as chefs realise that often the only way to capture that elusive flavour is to have home-grown, freshly harvested herbs on their doorstep. With this book these intense flavours can now be a reality for gardeners and food enthusiasts with any size of garden, from an acre to a window box. Underpinned by the authority of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the expertise of Holly Farrell this book combines practical elements with inspiration and beauty. Find out how to grow herbs in all situations, how to plant, propagate and harvest, then the 80 most exciting herbs are identified, illustrated and their uses explained. This is accompanied by Jason Ingram's specially commissioned photography for 12 projects which show how to develop a herb garden at the next level and use herbs in the most interesting ways from planting a herb roof to making herbal oils.

The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Herbs: The art and science to grow your own herbs (Volume 2) (Kew Experts, 2)

Farrell, Holly

A combination of botanical beauty and practical advice in The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Fruit will inspire beginners and experienced growers to love and grow their own fruit. From growing from seed to harvesting, the projects will bring the wonderful world of fruit to life and produce confident, keen growers wanting to expand their experience of growing their own.

The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Fruit: The art and science to grow your own fruit (Volume 4) (Kew Experts, 4)

Maguire, Kay

Which are delicate and which indestructable? - We show how to find the right home for your plants and the right plants for your home. KEW GROWING HOUSE PLANTS is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, combining exquisite botanical illustrations with practical indoor projects. Readers can discover over 70 life-changing plants and 12 home-transforming projects. Each project is described and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Starting from the premise that we want to show how to grow the right plant in the right place, we demonstrate the benefits of all common house plants and how to care and curate them in the home. Includes cacti, succulents, bromeliads including air plants, foliage house plants, flowering house plants, house plants for scent and air freshening.

The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing House Plants: The art and science to grow your own house plants (Volume 3) (Kew Experts, 3)

Kay Maguire

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