Encyclopedia of Cultivated Plants [3 volumes]
Title | Encyclopedia of Cultivated Plants [3 volumes] PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher Cumo |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 1223 |
Release | 2013-04-25 |
Genre | Nature |
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Readers of this expansive, three-volume encyclopedia will gain scientific, sociological, and demographic insight into the complex relationship between plants and humans across history. Comprising three volumes and approximately half a million words, this work is likely the most comprehensive reference of its kind, providing detailed information not only about specific plants and food crops such as barley, corn, potato, rice, and wheat, but also interdisciplinary content that draws on the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The entries underscore the fascination that humans have long held for plants, identifies the myriad reasons why much of life on earth would be impossible without plants, and points out the intertwined relationship of plants and humans—and how delicate this balance can be. While the majority of the content is dedicated to the food plants that are essential to human existence, material on ornamentals, fiber crops, pharmacological plants, and carnivorous plants is also included.
Bloom's Best Perennials and Grasses
Title | Bloom's Best Perennials and Grasses PDF eBook |
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Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 088192931X |
Describes more than four hundred perennials and grasses, providing information on each plant's origins, preferred conditions, and planting zones.
Around the World in 80 Plants
Title | Around the World in 80 Plants PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Drori |
Publisher | Laurence King Publishing |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2022-07-13 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1399608789 |
An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. 'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald 'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine 'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail
The American Meadow Garden
Title | The American Meadow Garden PDF eBook |
Author | John Greenlee |
Publisher | Timber Press (OR) |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 0881928712 |
Offers guidance for designing, planting, and taking care of a meadow with information on plants, styles, and examples from all over the country.
Fallscaping
Title | Fallscaping PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy J. Ondra |
Publisher | Storey Publishing |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2007-09-12 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1580176801 |
Embrace the jewel-toned fruits, flaming foliage, and woody plants of the fall garden. Landscape designers Nancy J. Ondra and Stephanie Cohen offer practical design ideas, plant advice, and 10 complete garden plans in this autumnal gardening guide. Ondra and Cohen’s expertise is complemented by stunning color photographs that illustrate the beauty and variety of this often overlooked gardening season. You’ll be inspired to use vines, tree shrubs, and flowers to contribute color, texture, and beauty to your garden well past summer’s peak.
Glorious Grasses
Title | Glorious Grasses PDF eBook |
Author | Meredith Sayles Hughes |
Publisher | Lerner Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Cereal products |
ISBN | 9780822528319 |
Discusses how humans have cultivated and used various grains, including wheat, rice, corn, millet, oats, barley, and rye and the nutritional value of these cereal products. Includes recipes.
Southern Cultivator and Farming
Title | Southern Cultivator and Farming PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 500 |
Release | 1860 |
Genre | Agriculture |
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