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The Flower Expert (Expert Books)
The Pocket Flower Expert
Flower Drying with a Microwave
Bulbs for Indoors
Gardening Terms Explained
Gold Harvest
Gardeners' Atlas
The Art of Bonsai Design
The Complete Book of Wreaths
How to Grow More Vegetables: And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains and Other Crops
Herbal Remedy Gardens
The Everything Lawn Care Book: From Seed to Soil (The Everything Series)
The Backyard Playground: Recreational Landscapes and Play Structures
The Minimalist Garden
Ikebana: A Fresh Look at Japanese Flower Arranging
The Ornamental Herb Garden: From Window Boxes to Knot Gardens (Creating Compact Gardens)
Family Garden
Grasses and Bamboos: Using Form and Shape to Create Visual Impact in the Garden
The Art of the Formal Garden
The Cassell Encyclopedia of Gardening: The Definitive Single-volume Guide to Garden Plants and Gardening Techniques
Meetings with Remarkable Trees (Cassell Illustrated Classics)
The Ultimate Garden Designer
25 Best Planting Plans
20 Best Garden Designs
Garden Lover's Quotations

Taylor's Guide to Orchids: More Than 300 Orchids, Photographed and Described, for Beginning to Expert Gardeners (Taylor's Gardening Guides)

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beginner orchidist
Still can't identify my orchid
A Gem of a Book
EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR YOUR LIBRARY
Not very practical

Taylor's Guide to Orchids: More Than 300 Orchids, Photographed and Described, for Beginning to Expert Gardeners (Taylor's Gardening Guides)
Judy White
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Vinyl Bound

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Ortho's All About Orchids (Ortho's All About Gardening)
Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants
Botanica's Orchids: Over 1200 Species (Botanica's Gardening Series) (Botanica's Gardening Series)
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
Orchids for Dummies

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Comfort Transplanter

ASIN: 0395677262

Book Description

One of every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Interest in growing orchids has risen dramatically in recent years, and many new varieties that can be grown in the home without a greenhouse have been developed. Research biologist and full-time garden writer Judy White now brings her expertise--and her stunning photographs--to this much needed book for the expanding world of home orchid growers.

Customer Reviews:

beginner orchidist.......2007-05-13

I originally bought this book for the descriptions of the orchids, but found a lot of basic orchid care information. I have several orchid books, and this is one of three I use the most.

Still can't identify my orchid.......2007-04-06

My girl friend left me with four orchids when she departed to take care of her sick parents. These were definitley the dregs of her 20+ collection. Surprisingly, I've been able to get two of them to bloom, but even all these pictures can't help me identify the blomming orchid.
Excellent for instructions on how to take care of the plants; however, I will have to report back later if their procedures worked for me!

A Gem of a Book.......2007-02-27

An excellent book with cultural information that goes well beyond what's in most beginner books, yet is accessible and easy to understand. The 300 gorgeous color plates, if overly saturated with color,at times, are restricted to a satisfying mix of genera, both species and hybrids. This book is compact and impossible to keep open and would benefit from a much deserved larger format. Highly recommended.

EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR YOUR LIBRARY.......2006-01-13

I grow and collect orchids strictly as a hobby. I first purchased this particular work at the time of it's publication and have been using it ever since. The photographs are wonderful and I have found that the 300 + orchids covered in this book are truely that...covered and covered quite well. The author's text, as to discriptions and "how to grow," are extremely useful. The grower/collector must realize though, that as the title of the book states, this covers more than 300 orchids. Needless to say, there are many, many more out there and If one wishes to own just one book that lists all of them, then be aware this one does not. That being said, I have yet to find a book that does list all of the hundreds and hundreds of varities and thousands of hybrids. I shoud think that this would be an impossible undertaking as each year these numbers increase many fold. I personally own several dozen books on the subject and am constantly adding to them. This is a good book, one that should be added to the many others you will no doubt purchase if you pursue this wonderful hobby. I recommend this one highly.

Not very practical.......2005-11-03

Depending on what you're looking for, this book is not for everyone, definitely not for the beginners. There're very little instructions on how to cultivate orchids. I find the binding of the book awkward. The pictures are of great quality though.

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Great books I have them all, well done and informative.

The Bulb Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Taylor's Guides to Bulbs: How to Select and Grow More Than 400 Summer-Hardy and Tender Bulbs
Bulbs for All Seasons
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Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening
All New Square Foot Gardening

ASIN: 0903505428

Book Description

First Edition 150,000 copies! Over 200 different flowers you grow from bulbs get the world-famous flower doctor's treatment. See which are best for indoor growing and which are best outdoors, with a plan so you'll enjoy colorful blooms all year-round--from Amaryllis, Begonia, Crocus, and Dahlia, through Irises, Lilies, Narcissus, Tulip, and Zephyranthes. All 200 bulb types come with full-color photos of the plants in season, close-up color illustrations of bulb parts, and tips on planting times, sites, soils, and propagation techniques. Learn how to plant, feed, and water each type, and what's needed for after- flowering care, winter protection, staking, and storage. The full range of interests is covered: increasing your stock, using bulbs in beds and borders, naturalizing bulbs, growing bulbs in containers, in the rockery, and in the greenhouse. A special section shows how to display and care for cut flowers from bulbs. Troubleshooting charts explain how to keep everything alive and flourishing.

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Great books I have them all, well done and informative........1999-07-01

I own five of these books and love each and everyone I hope to get the rest of them. The pictures are great as well as the information on each plant. I started out with nothing in my gardens and now i get people stopping by and saying how nice my yard looks.I recomend these books to everyone instrested in gardening......

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MISLEADING BRITISH TITLE MASKS HELPFUL BEGINNERS' WORK

The Flower Arranging Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Flower arranging (Rd Home Handbooks)
Complete Guide To Flower Arranging (DK Living)
Teach Yourself Flower Arranging
Paula Pryke's Flower School: Mastering the Art of Floral Design
A Year Full of Flowers: Fresh Ideas to Bring Flowers Into Your Life Everyday

ASIN: 090350541X

Book Description

128 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 3/8.

Customer Reviews:

MISLEADING BRITISH TITLE MASKS HELPFUL BEGINNERS' WORK.......2006-01-22

To begin with, THE FLOWER ARRANGING EXPERT is NOT a book for flower-arranging experts! It's a part of an 18-volume softcover series that covers all aspects of gardening and home agriculture, with volumes bearing names like "The Rock & Water Garden Expert," "The House Plant Expert," and "The Evergreen Expert." Perhaps in their native UK these works are not confused as how-to's for experts only; instead, they take a neophyte and turn him/her into a relatively sophisticated practitioner of the craft, up to the threshold of expertise, as it were.

I used "craft" in the above sentence to distinguish it from "art." The author, D.G. Hessayon, makes it clear in Chapter One that he is offering a set of useful empirical skills. In good blunt English English he differentiates craft from art: "[B]y following the step-by-step instructions you should be able to make attractive displays which your family and friends will admire. Artistry, however, is a talent within you and is not to be found in a book."

So expressionists need not apply, but the interested who wish to establish, draw upon and build upon their skills should find this tome quite useful, and at a good price. The author does a good job of introducing the "mechanics," by which he means tools of the trade like floral foam and the glue gun-while realizing that some people may not make use of these items at all. Hessayon plumps for the innocent freshness of one's own home-grown flowers, but is sophisticated enough to give tips as to how to find a reliable florist with reliably hardy blooms or soon-to-be blooms. He also touches on silks, and includes a glossary for preparation and preservation of dried flowers along with the arranging tips.

Further chapters introduce the classic modes of arranging: the "line," the "mass," the hybrid "line-mass" and "miscellaneous," which can include anything from avant-garde to wreaths and Japanese style-ikebana. This is a relatively short work (128 pp.) so don't expect masses of floral "ideas"; however, the new reader will encounter good illustrated demonstrations about the construction and show of the various types of flower arrangements, and a fair amount of insider "goodies" along the way. I for one especially appreciated the Latin-to-common-name glossary of relevant plants (I never knew that "Limonium" was just plain old purple Stattice!).

For this reason, even an expert will be happy to keep THE FLOWER ARRANGING EXPERT on the garden bookshelf, but it's really best for the assume-no-knowledge newbie. Because of the wealth of information and its helpful, straightforward way in teaching skills, I can recommend it highly.

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Excellent Guide for Flowering Shrub Gardner Novice

The Flowering Shrub Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Shrubs for Everyone

ASIN: 0903505398

Book Description

128 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 1/2.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Guide for Flowering Shrub Gardner Novice.......2000-05-13

Provides the novice flowering shrub gardener pertinent and useful information that is well structured and user friendly. Beautiful illustrations.

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Excellent and Comprehensive Introductory and Reference Book
Basic Primer of Limited Use
Well organized presentation with detailed information

The Rose Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Roses
The Rose Bible
Roses for Dummies
American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses

ASIN: 0903505479

Book Description

Reach for the world's most popular book on roses, newly revised and expanded, with over 3 million copies sold in earlier editions. You'll find 150 new varieties and ideas for care printed for the first time in any book. Yet the basics still remain: a guided tour through the seasons, an encycopedic description of 388 popular roses; advice on purchase selections, planting locations, and pest and disease control; growing instructions; and an array of useful information.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent and Comprehensive Introductory and Reference Book.......2003-02-28

As a landscape professional and part-time rose nurseryman I find this book the most generally useful and comprehensive (if not as effectively organized) of all the books I have purchased and/ or read regarding the subject. It packs the most information into the smallest footprint (meaning I carry it with me regularly) and gives a broad and sound overview of all things rose related including: types of roses, the general habits and qualities of each (good and bad), selecting, planting, maintenance, feeding, spraying, and other care among them. It's a great general reference and I recommend it to many of my clients that inquire and express an interest in learning about roses. For those interested in expanding their knowledge further in this area there are a number of references cited and available for further exploration.

As to it being British based I didn't find this at all to be an issue; use common sense to make adjustments for the difference between climes. In fact Britain is in the same USDA zones as most of the Western US, zones 8 & 9, which is whereI am based.

I can't say the specific rose listings were in themselves terribly helpful since selection and availability will vary from locale to locale and year to year, but the pictures are always nice to look at just the same. (It's more helpful for my business to learn what's available through existing channels and find which of these best fits the criteria desired; most good growers/ sellers will include sound performers in the core areas.)

Happy Gardening!

Basic Primer of Limited Use.......2000-03-25

I found this book to be a decent basic primer on the differnet types of roses, such as hybrid tea, floribunda,etc. After that, however, the book was of limited use. Most of the information is based on the assumption that the reader lives in England. The climate maps, planting schedules,etc only guide the gardener growing roses in England, and because I live in California the book did not help me make decisions about what types to buy and when to plant, prune, etc. So, if you live outside of England, search for a book that will provide better information on growing roses in your geographic area.

Well organized presentation with detailed information.......1998-10-27

The New Rose Expert divides roses by hybrid tea, floribunda, patio, miniature, ground cover, climber & rambler and shrub with small labels at the bottom of each category for quick location and each rose is presented with beautiful photo, general description, and the specifics: blooms, foiliage, health, and awards for efficient comparisons. In depth coverage of planting, care and propagation with pointers for the novus are included. I especially liked the guides to selection of roses depending on the fragrance, color and proposed use (ground cover, climber, etc). An excellent primer!

Expert Series: The New Flower Expert: Millennium Edition

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annuals, perennials and bulbs all in one handy reference
An excellent gardening resource!

Expert Series: The New Flower Expert: Millennium Edition
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0903505525

Book Description

Revised and updated, twice the size--and with over two and a half million copies sold! He's the world's best-selling gardening author and this is now the definitive manual on flower gardening. As big as The Houseplant Expert, the new, greatly expanded, and amazingly comprehensive Millennium Edition is packed with every detail, every secret, and every trick Hessayon has uncovered through years of experience. Filled with facts on everything from choosing the right type of flower to cultivate, to increasing stock, to learning the ins-and-outs of flower care, to the special growing details that only an "expert book" can provide, it's truly the only flower guide you'll ever need. With an incredible array of available flowers shown, and complete A to Z dictionaries of annuals and biennials, border perennials, rockery perennials, bulbs, and hobby plants, there is everything you need to select the perfect flowers. Color photos of every one, plus all the varieties of each--with choice of site, climate, propagation techniques, and more--make sure everything goes smoothly. But because things occasio nally do go wrong even in the most well-tended gardens, a special section on plant troubles contains a full "rogues' gallery" of potential problems--and ways to nip them in the bud. 256 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 1/2.

Customer Reviews:

annuals, perennials and bulbs all in one handy reference.......1999-08-20

The combination of color drawings and photographs and clear descriptions make this a must for those just getting serious about flower gardening. The fact that annuals, perennials and bulbs are all included in one portable reference is truely great.

An excellent gardening resource!.......1997-07-19

The Flower Expert is an excellent resource for the avid gardener. Beginners will benefit from the excellent photos, care descriptions and how the book is organized. Experienced gardeners will appreciate the volume of flowers listed in a slender, compact book making it easy to carry to the local nursey. A definite must have for any amature gardener who wants beautiful, constantly blooming gardens that catch the eye

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Good info on lawn shapes and care minimization

The Easy-Care Gardening Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Corona Clipper 3/4-Inch Ratchet Action Pruner #RP 3230

ASIN: 0903505444

Book Description

128 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 1/2.

Customer Reviews:

Good info on lawn shapes and care minimization.......1999-11-10

Pitched to people with lazy English Sundays to tend roses and vegetables, the book is best on steps one can take to minimize maintenance. The English terminology used may not be familiar to U.S. readers and its plant recommendations do not necessarily cover the hardy plants bred here to withstand longer, hotter summers and harsher winters.

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The Pocket Flower Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Expert
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 090350555X

Book Description

Take the EXPERT with you anywhere! The world's best-selling gardening series...written by the world's best-selling gardening author...in a handy carry-it-anywhere, at-your-fingertips format! With over 43,000,000 copies of the EXPERT books in print, it's very clear that gardeners depend on these detail-filled guides for choosing, cultivating, and caring for plants of many kinds. Become a "pocket-carrying" expert, too--with compact versions of the full-size manuals that give you on-the-spot information.
* At the nursery and trying to decide what flower, shrub, or tree to buy? Just pull the book from your pocket or purse, and see in an instant which ones suit your soil, climate, current layout--and lifestyle too.
* In the park or public garden and want to identify a specimen that's caught your eye? The "encyclopedia"'s right there so you can look it up.
* Working in the backyard and concerned your favorite plant might have a disease or pest? Wonder if what's sprouting is a bothersome weed? Don't wait: you can take care of those troubles ASAP when you have the facts in a flash.
Every one is in full color, with easy-to-use directories. You won't want to go anywhere without them!

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Finally!

The Evergreen Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

ASIN: 0903505517

Book Description

144 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 1/2.

Customer Reviews:

Finally!.......2001-03-30

I was starting to get frustrated because the only books I could find on evergreens focused on trees and large shrubs. This book is not the same, it has plenty of information about evergreen perennials as well. The only draw backs are that it does not define regions where the plant may become semi-evergreen, and it lacks information on pests and diseases. But, it's a great place to start when you are looking for evergreens.

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Ask The Lawn Expert
Paul N. Voykin
Manufacturer: Macmillan Publishing Co, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0026221705

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