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The Fragrant Flower Garden

Autor: Stefani Bittner , Alethea Harampolis

Número de Páginas: 225

Make your garden and home look and smell heavenly with this accessible gardening guide that explains how to grow fragrant flowers outdoors and bring natural scents indoors by creating floral arrangements, scented beauty products, and more. “A practical guide to a life infused with the scent of flowers.”—Kelly Smith Trimble, senior editorial director for HGTV and author of Vegetable Gardening Wisdom and The Creative Vegetable Gardener There is nothing like the beauty and scent of a flower-filled garden and home. The Fragrant Flower Garden shows you how to grow flowers that are a feast for the nose as well as the eyes, from a naturally perfumed carpet of sweet alyssum and the warm, spicy scent of gardenia to the heavenly aroma of lilacs. A beautiful garden is one where you can find joy in every sense—literally. The Fragrant Flower Garden makes this dream a reality with garden design guidance for a year’s worth of flowers, foliage, and fragrance. Then, reap the wellness benefits of your fragrant flowers through DIY projects such as making floral arrangements, perfumes, tub soaks, and tinctures. Whether you prefer the smell of classic lavender or something more adventurous...

The Scented Garden

Autor: David Squire , Jane Newdick

Número de Páginas: 208

22 watercolor paintings; color illus. & photos throughout.

Fragrant Gardens

Autor: H. Peter Loewer

Número de Páginas: 128

Capture the elusive beauty of fragrant flowers with the help of Peter Loewer, the author and/or illustrator of more than 30 gardening books. Full-color photos.

The Scented Garden

Autor: Rosemary Verey

Número de Páginas: 176

A campaign on behalf of an almost forgotten pleasure of gardening--the pursuit of fragrance. Tells which plants to cultivate for crisp winter smells and for the sublime nosegays of summer in your home.

Scent

Autor: Elise Vernon Pearlstine

Número de Páginas: 273

A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator "An evocative journey that awakens one's curiosity to an oft-forgotten sense."--Dana Dunham, Scientific American Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of...

Complete Container Herb Gardening

Autor: Sue Goetz

Número de Páginas: 194

In Complete Container Herb Gardening, herbal guru and certified horticulturist Sue Goetz walks you through the ins and outs of growing these fragrant and flavorful plant treasures in containers. Herbs are among the easiest edible plants to grow, and when you cultivate your own fresh herbs, you can enjoy their abundant flavors, healing properties, and uses for natural home and beauty every day—plus reap big savings at the grocery store or farmer's market. Whether you grow on a suburban patio, an urban rooftop, a condo balcony, or on the front porch of your duplex, discovering which herbs grow best in pots, how to select the ideal containers for the job, and how to tend your container herb garden to maximize production (and flavor!) is key to your success. Highlighted by gorgeous photography, Sue also presents over a dozen container “recipes” for mixing and matching your favorite herbs to create stunning and useful combinations. From the perfect culinary partnerships and natural aromatherapy combos to collections of herbs for natural beauty and chemical-free cleaning products, these herbal arrangements are no-fail and perfectly Instagram-worthy. Complete Container Herb...

Ultimate Gardening

Autor: Gardening Know How

Número de Páginas: 400

This comprehensive, practical resource will help you design, plant, decorate, and tend to any type of garden. Whether your garden is in your backyard, on a windowsill, in a public space, or on a rooftop, Ultimate Gardening shows you how to achieve the best results. With the resources of gardenknowhow.com—the world’s leading online gardening community—you’ll learn how to lay out a plot, prepare the soil, rotate crops, fend off weeds and pests, and much more. This practical guide covers every aspect of gardening, no matter where you live or what you want to grow, and easy-to-understand tips and colorful photos make this a great guide for beginners as well as those who want to expand their gardening skills. Dedicated chapters on flowers, fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs, houseplants, and garden decor provide practical advice on how to care for your garden year after year so that it will become a lifelong passion.

Taylor's Master Guide to Gardening

Autor: Roger Holmes

Número de Páginas: 663

Provides information on growing trees, perennials, annuals, grasses, herbs, and bulbs, features the basics of garden design, and talks about environmentally sound controls of pests and diseases.

The Book of the Scented Garden ...

Autor: Frederick William Burbidge

Número de Páginas: 144

The Book of Container Gardening

Autor: Malcolm Hillier

Número de Páginas: 200

Gives advice and ideas for successful growing of garden plants in various types of containers.

Medieval English Gardens

Autor: Teresa Mclean

Número de Páginas: 324

Illustrated survey of gardening lore from the Norman Conquest to the Renaissance reveals wealth of ancient secrets drawn from obscure sources, chronicling cultivation of pleasure gardens as well as herbariums, orchards, and vineyards.

Flower Gardening

Autor: Olivia D. Ramsey

Número de Páginas: 5

In this handy guide, readers can learn lots about flower gardening. With sections such as: Types of Herbaceous plants, Maintenance, Cultivation, taking Stem Cuttings, Simple Layering of Houseplants & Air Layering, you can get up to speed on all the basics of flower gardening in a really short space of time, and this can save you hours of misery when your plants won't behave as you would like them to!

Scent In Your Garden

Autor: Stephen Lacey

Número de Páginas: 192

This guide to creating beautiful, well-designed gardens that are highly scented shows how anyone can add this appealing quality to a garden. It includes a comprehensive catalogue of over 1000 scented plants to grow for their fragrance as well as beauty.

The Garden Primer

Autor: Barbara Damrosch

Número de Páginas: 714

A 688-page volume jam-packed with practical information, advice, tips, and quirky wisdom, its aim is to teach readers how to garden more simply and successfully.

The English Flower Garden

Autor: William Robinson

Número de Páginas: 719

This 1883 best-selling gardening book revolutionised garden design in later Victorian England, advocating a more natural style.

Herbs

Autor: Nikki Duffy

Número de Páginas: 267

In the tenth River Cottage Handbook, Nikki Duffy shows how to grow and cook with herbs. Herbs are the most liberating and confidence-boosting of ingredients: grow some and you feel like a proper gardener, bring some into the kitchen and you feel like a proper cook. They allow you to experiment and bring individuality to your cooking while, at the same time, anchoring you in sound culinary tradition because herbs are often responsible for those key flavours that 'make' a dish. Not only that but they are a step on the road to a more self-sufficient, homegrown, organic way of eating. In the first part of the book, Nikki explains how to get the most from herbs. She outlines the basic choosing, picking and using guidelines. The second part is a catalogue of herbs, each with grow-your-own notes, flavour descriptions and mini-recipes. Among the forty herbs that Nikki describes are basil, bay, bergamot, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, horseradish, hyssop, marigold, marjoram, mint, parsley, perilla, rocket, rosemary, sage, scented geranium, tarragon, thyme, wild garlic and winter savory. Following this are over fifty wonderful and adaptable recipes for everything from herb-scented cakes...

The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening

Autor: Ann Lovejoy

Número de Páginas: 362

The organic gardening movement has been long established among vegetable growers. With the mainstreaming of ideas about environmental and ecological preservation, the organic movement has come to ornamental gardening. And one of the primary spokespeople for that movement is Sasquatch’s longtime author Ann Lovejoy. This new book is a complete handbook for ornamental gardening follows the principles and techniques of organic and sustainable gardening. Gardening naturally does mean going without products like Roundup, Weed and Feed, and chemical fertilizers. It also means that gardeners may opt for a selection of native plants that are compatible with local climate and soils. Some of the paradigm shift has to do with getting over the notion that one’s garden needs to be as spotless and tidy as something on a magazine cover. Gardening is all about process, and the methods that Ann Lovejoy explains in this book emphasize good soil preparation, composting, drainage, mulching, and right plant selection. This comprehensive book covers the steps from landscaping and designs to soil preparation to planting beds. She covers all of the elements of the garden: ground covers, lawns, shrubs, ...

Indiana Getting Started Garden Guide

Autor: Shawna Coronado

Número de Páginas: 243

In Indiana Getting Started Garden Guide, internationally renowned gardening expert and Indiana native Shawna Coronado presents foolproof planting advice for over 150 species, handpicked for their ability to flourish in the Hoosier State.

The Crafty Gardener

Autor: Becca Anderson

Número de Páginas: 253

Grow your garden—and make candles, potpourri, tinctures, wind chimes, birdhouses and much more. Gardening grounds us in nature, connecting us to Mother Earth and all she provides—even if your garden is just a hanging basket of cherry tomatoes or a windowsill filled with herb pots. It can also bring out our creative side—and in this book, lifelong gardener and bestselling author Becca Anderson combines her love of crafting and of gardening to present a collection of inspired DIY ideas. Along with tips on growing flowers, herbs and veggies, there are dozens of how-tos in this delightful guide for making candles, potpourri, bath salts, essential oils, floral waters, tinctures, liquors, pickles, jams, and even fountains, birdhouses, and fairy doors. You’ll learn:Time-tested gardening secretsHow to garden in big and small spacesRecipes for home-grown vegetables and fruitsHow to preserve and fermentHow to make DIY garden decorations and fixturesAnderson’s own gardening stories that will inspire, motivate, and lift the spirit

Illinois Getting Started Garden Guide

Autor: Shawna Coronado

Número de Páginas: 243

In Illinois Getting Started Garden Guide, born-and-bred midwestern gardener Shawna Coronado offers planting instructions for more than 150 species, from the blazing star to the ginkgo, destined for success all throughout Illinois.

Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Container Gardening

Autor: Alan Titchmarsh

Número de Páginas: 130

Expert advice on hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and sink gardens. Advice on compatibility of containers and plants such as bulbs, climbers and fruit and vegetables, and how to arrange them for maximum visual and olfactory impact. Includes: * style solutions for all types of garden * comprehensive advice on plant selection * guidance on seasonal care, repotting, watering and feeding * tips on how to achieve year-round colour and scent Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create and maintain your dream garden.

Gardening for Fragrance

Autor: Nelson Coon

Número de Páginas: 248

Discusses the subject of fragrance, and lists scented trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous border plants, herbs, bulbs and other plants.

The Healing Garden

Autor: Gay Search

Número de Páginas: 184

With our increasingly busy and stressful lifestyles, more and more of us are discovering the joys of gardening as a means of getting in touch with the natural world. As an antidote to the hectic pace of modern living, there is no better way to wind down -- gardening soothes the mind, gently exercises the body and provides an outlet for all our creative impulses.

RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 760

Create and maintain your perfect garden with the world's finest and most authoritative source of gardening tips and advice from the experts at the RHS, now fully revised and updated. Marking 20 years since first publication, this updated edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening is the classic reference for keen gardeners. Packed with unrivalled detail, you'll find guidance and step by steps that show you how to garden, covering everything you need to know from vegetable gardens and planting guides, to pruning and propagation. Plus new topics include how to plant in containers and living roofs. Whatever your level of skill in the great outdoors, expert advice from editor Christopher Brickell and a team of specialist contributors will help you keep your garden thriving all year round.

The Classic Herb Garden

Autor: Gordon Thorburn

Número de Páginas: 302

A helpful guidebook to growing herbs successfully and safely, with photos included. Herbs have been used since ancient times both to flavor food and as natural medicines. In this easy-access guide, gardener Gordon Thorburn reveals different types of herb gardens to suit your needs—from those that don’t require a lot of attention (mint and rosemary don’t need much watering, but basil and the beautiful Vietnamese coriander are very demanding), to classic herb gardens, culinary options, and medicinal herb gardens. Whether you suffer from migraines, insomnia, coughs and colds, or fatigue, there are herbs which can treat you without side effects. But some herbs can prove fatal—so you can also discover which herbs are safe to use as herbal teas, but not as salad leaves, in this guide to creating the perfect herb garden for your needs. Each herb is listed with growing instructions and its culinary and medicinal uses, plus the color of its flowers and any must-know information, from health warnings to nature-friendly herbs which attract butterflies and bees to help pollinate your garden.

Perfumery

Autor: Steve Van Toller , George H. Dodd

Número de Páginas: 281

THE SENSE OF SMELL The nose is normally mistakenly assumed to be the organ of smell reception. It is not. The primary function of the nose is to regulate the temperature and humidity of inspired air, thereby protecting the delicate linings of the lungs. This is achieved by the breathed air passing through narrow passageways formed by three nasal turbinates in each nostril. The turbinates are covered by spongy vascular cells which can expand or contract to open or close the nasal pathways. The olfactory receptors, innervated by the 1st cranial nerve, are located at the top of the nose. There are about 50 million smell receptors in the human olfactory epithelia, the total size of which, in humans, is about that of a small postage stamp, with half being at the top of the left and half at the top of the right nostril. The receptive surfaces of olfactory cells are ciliated and extend into a covering layer of mucus. There is a constant turnover of olfactory cells. Their average active life has been estimated to be about 28 days.

The Charm of Gardens

Autor: Dion Clayton Calthrop

Número de Páginas: 232

In "The Charm of Gardens," Dion Clayton Calthrop invites readers into a verdant world where nature's beauty is celebrated through evocative prose and intricate illustrations. This work not only encapsulates the serene allure of gardens but also explores their historical significance and emotional resonance in human life. Calthrop's literary style is characterized by a harmonious blend of lyrical descriptions and thoughtful reflections, making the reader feel both the tranquility of lush landscapes and the deeper connections they foster within individuals and communities. The book stands as a testament to the early 20th-century fascination with nature, aligning with the Arts and Crafts Movement's principles, which emphasized craftsmanship and a return to nature's inspiration. Dion Clayton Calthrop was a prominent figure in the realms of art and literature, suggesting a deep-seated appreciation for beauty that permeates his work. His background as an illustrator and writer, coupled with his own experiences in gardens, likely fostered an intrinsic understanding of how these spaces can reflect broader themes of mindfulness and introspection. His artistic sensibilities are evident in...

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