Peonies

Author : Jane Eastoe
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423646711
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Roses written by Jane Eastoe and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Vintage roses encompass both the true 'old' roses and the best of the 'modern' roses, developed to celebrate the classic, ageless, enduring beauty of the old varieties. The 60 specially selected specimens include those that have the best visual appearance and most fragrant perfume, and are also easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers for cutting"--Amazon.com.

Author : Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peonies written by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall and published by . This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peonies are spectacularly beautiful, tremendously popular, and easy to grow. This exquisite book provides a wealth of information and much useful advice for gardeners everywhere.

Author : David Michener
Publisher : University of MICHIGAN REGIONAL
ISBN 13 : 0472037803
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Passion for Peonies written by David Michener and published by University of MICHIGAN REGIONAL. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s no more breathtaking signal of summer’s onset than the blooming of peonies. Stunningly beautiful and relatively easy to grow, peonies are a favorite flower everywhere they can be cultivated and for good reason: the heady fragrances and enchanting colors of a peony-rich display create an immersive experience that has enamored generations of garden lovers across the world. This passion is on full display each June at the historic Peony Garden of the University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum. Originally planted in 1922, the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden now boasts North America’s largest public collection of heirloom herbaceous peonies. The Peony Garden has become a sacred space for the Ann Arbor community, a not-to-be-missed sensation when it erupts each season, as the Ann Arbor Observer once wrote, in “a riot of color, of crimson, rose and shell pink intermingled with fluffy pompoms of creamy white.” The rather short period of peak bloom—about two fleeting weeks each year—only seems to intensify the garden’s appeal, drawing thousands of visitors annually to this spectacular “living museum” on campus that showcases upwards of 10,000 blossoms. Richly illustrated with hundreds of striking color photos, Passion for Peonies collects short essays that celebrate the story of the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden as well as the rich social history of peony gardening that it is an integral part of. Together these pieces comprise a love letter both to a magical public space at the University of Michigan and to the broader history and culture of peony gardening. The book will appeal to readers interested in the University of Michigan, the history of public gardens, and of course peonies!

Author : Pamela McGeorge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781869536336
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peonies written by Pamela McGeorge and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peonies is for gardeners; those already seduced by their opulent blooms and those soon to be. It uncovers the origins of the species, and the roles they have played in Asian and Western societies, and highlights the efforts of hybridisers to develop modern varieties.

Author : David C. Michener
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469520X
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peony written by David C. Michener and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-12-27 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A luscious and colorful immersion into the world of the peony.” —Petal Talk The bold blooms, pretty colors, and heady fragrances of peonies make them one of the most popular flowers, both in gardens and floral arrangements. Peony—by leading experts David Michener and Carol Adelman—makes it easier than ever to grow them home. This lush book shares the history of the plant, explores the different types available, and includes complete growing information for 194 of the best varieties. Helpful lists detail the best peonies for specific needs.

Author : Gian Lupo Osti
Publisher : Allemandi
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Tree Peonies written by Gian Lupo Osti and published by Allemandi. This book was released on 1999 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the reasons for writing this book is to draw attention to the urgent necessity for the immediate adoption of efficient methods of protecting Moutan peonies in their natural habitat." -- P. 15. "In the Far East the tree peony is the flower at the head of the floral hierarchy, and is an important part of Chinese and Japanese cultural heritage.... This is the first time that photographs and descriptions of tree peonies found by the author growing wild on the Chinese mountains have been published.... The tree peony is difficult to propagate but, once established, it is practically indestructible...." -- Dust jacket.

Author : Allan Rogers
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
ISBN 13 : 9780881923179
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peonies written by Allan Rogers and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1995 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking through a field of blooming peonies, seven-year-old Al Rogers was captivated by the glistening white and red-flecked petals of the majestic 'Kelway's Glorious'. Now, some sixty years later, he is still enchanted by these elegant, fragrant perennials. For more than twenty years he has owned and operated Caprice Farm Nursery, a major supplier of peonies, and with a lifetime of experience behind him, he has completed the first comprehensive book about peonies written in decades. Enthusiastic amateurs and professionals alike will be thrilled with the complete and detailed information supplied in Al Rogers' Peonies - an important book for any gardener's library.

Author : Claire Austin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780993164705
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Claire Austin's Book of Perennials written by Claire Austin and published by . This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal selection of reliable hardy perennials for every gardener - the expert as well as the beginner. Descriptions of over 800 reliable perennials with close-up photographs and full cultivation information.

Author : Matt Candeias
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1642504548
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Author : Tara Austen Weaver
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 163217362X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peonies written by Tara Austen Weaver and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”-The New York Times Peonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite—or perhaps because of—their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent. This charming little hardcover book includes 60+ full-color botanical illustrations, basic botany and history, everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden, tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers, plus quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers. Like a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers --the perfect hostess gift or mother's day present. Perfect for flower fans, this little love letter to the peony is bursting with tips, tricks and facts.