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4) Geranium
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
216 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The story of the geranium's inexorable rise to floral domination, uncovering its role in botanical exploration and commercial cultivation, and considering its uses for pharmacists, philanthropists, poets and painters.
5) Oak
Author
Series
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
More than any other tree, the oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. The oak has been adopted by many countries as a national symbol, particularly in Western Europe and the United States. This book examines this magnificent and ubiquitous tree, tracing its biological history in its many manifestations, natural and cultural.
Author
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
©1996
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xvi, 185 pages)
Language
English
Description
Rice is the food crop the world depends on most. In Feeding a Hungry Planet, James Lang demonstrates how research has benefited rice growers and increased production. He describes the life cycle of a rice crop and explains how research is conducted and how the results end up growing in a farmer's field. Focusing on Asia and Latin America, Lang explores lowland and upland rice systems, genetics, sustainable agriculture, and efforts to narrow the gap...
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
[2016].
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Orchids are probably the most varied and intriguing of all flowers. Their delicate and intricate nature will enthrall you. There are thousands of orchids to choose from and they can be grown in greenhouses, conservatories and indoors. This book explains all you need to know about selecting, growing and caring for orchids." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Grow and arrange breathtaking dahlias to enhance every occasion. In this luxe compendium, world-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to cultivating gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages,...
Author
Publisher
Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
271 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A Field Guide to Cheese is the ultimate guide to the world of cheese and the only fully illustrated cheese reference. This tour de fromage begins with a history lesson on the creation of cheese, offers a primer of the many types of milks and categories of cheeses, and then leads readers to an encyclopedic survey of over 400 global cheeses. There are cheeses we all love like feta and fontina, Gouda and mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and chèvre--but...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Two women, separated by a generation but equally scarred by war find hope, meaning and friendship through a garden of flowers. Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to loneliness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind a towering fence surrounding her home and gardens, Iris has built a new family... of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to an heirloom garden...
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Tasting Wine and Cheese explains how to taste, evaluate and appreciate wine and cheese, helping you learn how 'taste' works, how to think about food and wine in general, and how to bring them together in combinations that will bring a smile to your face! But, learning is only half the fun. Tasting Wine and Cheese accompanies you on a tasty safari into pairing principles through individual chapters that highlight wines and the cheeses that love them....
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
311 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
In his classic A Geography of Oysters, Rowan Jacobsen forever changed the way America talks about its best bivalve. Now he does the same for our favorite fruit, showing us that there is indeed life beyond Red Delicious - and even Honeycrisp. While supermarkets limit their offerings to a few waxy options, apple trees with lives spanning human generations are producing characterful varieties - and now they are in the midst of a rediscovery. From heirlooms...
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hostas is both a full and wide-ranging study of the genus by one of the world's leading hosta growers and also a practical guide for gardeners and collectors. The book features a wealth of essential advice on cultivation, propagation and garden uses and an extensive A-Z plant directory listing over 400 cultivars and forms. Committed enthusiasts will enjoy the brief history of the hosta, the botany of the hosta and information...
18) The tomato book
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Cheese" brings cheese lovers up to date and delves even deeper into the upper echelons of cheese, focusing on the 200 best varieties. In addition it offers recommendations for the best wine pairings and tips for shopping and storage, as well as advice on assembling a perfect cheese plate.
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
237 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Peonies celebrates the delicate palette, sumptuous beauty and sweet perfume of one of the world's favorite flowers. This lavishly illustrated guide shows how easy it is to grow these bountiful blooms and fill your home with spectacular cut flowers. From the strikingly beautiful Claire de Lune to the frilly, petticoat-like Bowl of Cream, you'll discover a splendid collection of classics, as well as the best modern varieties."--Back cover.
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