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Twinkle and the fairy flower garden / by Holabird, Katharine.; Warburton, Sarah.;
Twinkle and her school friends are planting a class garden.LSC
Subjects: Fairies; Magic; Flowers; Gardens;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Seeds : grow your own cut flowers from scratch / by Proust, Milli,author.; Éva Németh,photographer.;
From sowing and germination, to sprouting, repotting and harvesting, The Grower's Guide: Seeds is a modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to growing your own cut flowers from seed. Beautifully photographed throughout, this essential guide demystifies the growing process through simple, easy-to-follow instructions, defined by Milli Proust's unique sense of style. Featuring a sowing directory of 30 flowers to grow, learn how to get the most from your soil, tackle common gardening problems, and produce beautiful blooms in a sustainable way. The Grower's Guide is a brand-new gardening series for those who seek an approachable and accessible insight into the wonderful world of flower growing and floral arranging.
Subjects: Container gardening.; Cut flowers.; Flower gardening.;
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The cut flower handbook : select, plant, grow, and harvest gorgeous blooms / by Ziegler, Lisa Mason,author.; Graven, Jessica,contributor.;
"Flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler walks you from seed to colorful, long-lasting blooms in her signature sweet-as-pie style. From growing tips and tricks to how to process cut flowers for the longest vase life, this book includes it all. Lisa divides the growing season into two parts; one that focuses on cool-weather-loving cut flowers, and another that focuses on summer annuals that thrive in the heat. It's the perfect balance of inspiration and education"--
Subjects: Annuals (Plants); Cut flowers.; Flower arrangement.; Flower gardening.; Flowers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to grow flowers in small spaces : an illustrated guide to planning, planting, and caring for your small space flower garden / by Walker, Stephanie(Gardener),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Did you know that begonias can be dug up in the fall, stored indoors in the winter, and be ready to be planted and bloom again in the spring? That daylilies need to be divided every three to four years to produce more blooms? Or that marigolds can be both a beautiful and helpful addition to a vegetable garden as a natural deterrent to common garden pests? Whether you're a first-time gardener or an experienced green thumb looking to learn more about flowers, this book is your must-have guide! How to Grow Your Own Flowers in Small Spaces features 40 beautiful flowers (from smaller pincushion flowers to towering lilacs) that can all be grown in containers or small spaces. Along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant, you'll also find everything you need to know for your floral garden to flourish. No more trips to the florist -- with How to Grow Your Own Flowers in Small Spaces, your home and garden will be bursting with color to keep you healthier and happier than ever. From peonies and marigolds to snapdragons and foxgloves, grab your gloves and get to gardening!"--
Subjects: Container gardening.; Flower gardening.; Small gardens.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The backyard gardener : simple, easy, and beautiful gardening with vegetables, herbs, and flowers / by Orzel, Kelly,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Flower gardening.; Herb gardening.; Organic gardening.; Vegetable gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cool flowers : how to grow and enjoy long-blooming hardy annual flowers using cool weather techniques / by Ziegler, Lisa Mason,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Plants, Ornamental.; Annuals (Plants); Flower gardening.; Gardens; Gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dahlias : cultivation, care, inspiration / by Grönlund, Ulrika,author,photographer.; translation of:Grönlund, Ulrika.Dahlia.English.;
Learn everything you need to know to grow your own dahlias. Featuring a visual directory of 222 popular varieties, Dahlias celebrates the many different forms of this beautiful bloom and showcases how to fill your garden with colour, texture and wildlife. This book covers all you need to know on successfully planting, growing, flowering and eventually storing your tubers for the next year. Discover the history and botany of dahlias and get inspiration for beautiful color combinations and companion plants. An ultimate source of knowledge and inspiration for both new and experienced growers, Dahlias is a celebration of this incredible flower!
Subjects: Dahlias; Dahlias.; Flower gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The ultimate flower gardener's guide : how to combine shape, color, and texture to create the garden of your dreams / by Carey, Jenny Rose,author.;
"The book proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening, with a refreshing difference: instead of concentrating primarily on color, it brings flower shape to the fore, which results in a more aesthetically pleasing result. The featured plants include both perennials and annuals, and have been chosen for their ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. Emphasis is also placed on seasonal succession, the long-term evolution of the flower bed, and organic gardening practices. In short, the book provides a complete road map to a successful, satisfying flower gardening"--
Subjects: Flower gardening.; Flowers.; Gardens;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A year in the edible garden : a month-by-month guide to growing and harvesting vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers / by Raven, Sarah,author.; Buckley, Jonathan,photographer.; revision of:Raven, Sarah.Year full of veg: a harvest for every season.;
"This beautifully photographed guide celebrates the endless possibilities of the vegetable patch and shows that edible gardening can be both productive and stunning to behold. International gardening and cooking expert Sarah Raven shares her wealth of knowledge about how to have a bountiful -- and beautiful -- kitchen garden. With the belief that we should all grow more of what we eat, she imparts her experience on making the most of any outdoor space along with sage advice about the best things to grow and harvest easily and efficiently along with their culinary uses. The varieties highlighted are accessible, but Sarah also includes many flavorful heirlooms as well as rarities difficult to find in markets. Being connected to the food on our plate and to the landscape around us has never been more important, and everything Sarah does is strictly organic. She focuses on growing the freshest, healthiest, and tastiest produce without resorting to artificial inputs or chemicals. Although the book is primarily focused on edibles, Sarah includes flowers (some edible too) because they attract pollinators and beneficial insects while beautifying the vegetable patch. Solid, practical advice is mixed with inspirational ideas, and aspirational photos of Sarah's own showstopping garden are sure to inspire any home gardener"--
Subjects: Recipes.; Cooking (Vegetables); Flower gardening.; Gardening.; Herb gardening.; Kitchen gardens.; Vegetable gardening.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Growing plants and flowers : all the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methods / by McManus, Sean,author.; McManus, Allison,author,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. In The First-Time Gardener's Guide to Growing Plants and Flowers, Sean and Allison McManus, the gardening pros behind the popular website and podcast Spoken Garden, answer all of your questions and more. Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on plastic bags of mulch and tools you don't really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Doing so saves you time, money, and energy--and helps make the process a whole lot more fun. With help from this easy-to-follow beginner gardening guide, you'll learn: Tips for selecting the best plants and flowers for your growing conditions; The best planting techniques for different types of plants; How to mulch trees, shrubs, and garden beds correctly; Pruning dos and don'ts for common garden plants; Ways to keep weeds out of outdoor areas--without using synthetic herbicides; How to recognize and manage different pests and diseases naturally; Insider tips on everything from the difference between annuals and perennials to choosing the best organic fertilizer. Plus, you'll find time-management advice and tips for effective, resource-conscious gardening. You will close the book not only knowing how to care for your home's outdoor plantings using earth-friendly methods, but also knowing the satisfaction of a beautiful, all-natural landscape. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener's Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener's Guide to Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener's Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that's presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
Subjects: Flower gardening.; Gardening; Gardens; Organic gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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