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Discover the enchanting language of floriography. In the Victorian era, the giving, receiving and wearing of flowers could transmit a multitude of coded messages. This allusive language - called floriography - meant that people could sidestep the strict social etiquette of the time and declare their love, warn a rival or wish good luck. The Language of Flowers details the meanings attributed to flowers and plants by the Victorians, and reveals them anew to the modern reader.

The overnight appearance of mushrooms in a meadow or on a suburban lawn is a marvelous sight. It is one of many awe-inspiring, magical processes that have evolved among the fungi, yet this group remains the least studied and most poorly understood kingdom of organisms. In Mushroom, Nicholas Money offers a vibrant introduction to the world of mushrooms, investigating the science behind these organisms as well as their enduring cultural and imaginative appeal. Beginning with the basics of mushroom biology, Money leads us through a hi... read more

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A complete guide to native grasses and grass-like plants, with full colour images

Completely revised edition of this classic reference book for gardeners, with existing entries updated and new ones added. Includes: all the favorite trees from around the world and from all different climates; trees listed alphabetically by genus; beautiful color photographs; concise, practical entries giving the common names, origin, habits and cultivation methods; a botanical index listing more than 1500 species, giving growing habits, uses of their various parts and a description of foliage, flowers and fruit. During his lifeti... read more

Create a garden that looks wonderful all year round with this photographic guide, packed with all the information you need to help you choose the best plants for every season. From shrubs and climbers to bulbs and grasses, you'll find every kind of plant for every corner of your garden. Take your pick from the A-Z of thousands of plants for dazzling year-round interest. Includes tried-and tested expert advice on cultivating perfect plants in any situation.

This excellent volume of Australian native plants includes over 1500 species of plants, trees, shrubs, annuals, ground covers, bedding plants and climbers for your garden.

This is a new edition of this A-Z guide to the world's favourite flower, from the experts at the RHS. From the Barkarole to the Moonbeam, discover everything you need to know about roses with "The RHS Encyclopedia of Roses", the definitive A-Z guide to over 2,000 species. Every rose is thoroughly catalogued with detailed descriptions from the size of their flowers and their scent, to growing habits, cultivation, breeding and name origins. Keep your roses blooming following practical advice on care, cultivation and the latest growin... read more

Nicholas Culpeper's The English Physitian: or an Astrologo-physical Discourse of the Vulgar Herbs of This Nation is more commonly known as Culpeper's Complete Herbal. It was first printed in September 1653 (Culpeper died in January 1654) and immediately became a classic reference that is as fascinating today as it was over 350 years ago. Breverton's Complete Herbal is a reworking of Culpeper's classic text for a modern day audience. Arranged alphabetically, this book describes over 250 herbs and spices as well as feature entries on... read more

Identifies more than 140 eucalypt species commonly grown or seen in Australia.

A complete guide for planning, planting, and caring for orchids Better Homes and Gardens(r) Orchid Gardening makes it simple to grow and maintain gorgeous orchids year-in and year-out. Even if you've never grown an orchid, this straightforward and comprehensive guide for people of all gardening skill levels will show you how to get it right the first and every time. With colorful diagrams, helpful checklists that make shopping and planning a breeze, and easy-to-follow directions for all kinds of projects, it's the perfect guide to... read more

The rose. No other flower has come close to capturing the western imagination in quite the same way. Tulip fever may have flared fiercely and suddenly in seventeenth-century Europe. The Madonna lily may match the white rose for its symbolic purity. But no other flower fascinates like this mysterious flower. In its very ambiguities lies the blood of Christ with the sweat of muhammad, the sacred and the profane, life and death, the white rose of chastity and the red rose of consummation. In The Rose, Jennifer Potter sets out on a que... read more

Because good design is the key to a successful garden, this book has collected together some of the best of today's structural garden plans, providing practical solutions for sites of varying size and shape in both town and country. After an introduction that explains the basics of garden design, the book features about 200 structural garden plans divided into thematic chapters. The plans include those for problem sites, such as small, narrow, shaded, or sloping gardens, as well as key garden features such as steps, decking, bounda... read more

The fascinating story of Pteridomania or Fern Fever, which took hold of Britain from the 1840s.

At once informative, engaging, and inspirational, this concise guide covers 100 of today's most important herbs. They're grouped according to their therapeutic qualities, with each entry featuring the herb's Latin name, traditional uses, optimal growing conditions, and ways it can benefit body, mind, and spirit. Readers get expert guidance on harvesting their own herbs, and easy ideas for integrating herbs into your daily life, from healing sachets to herbal infusions.

"Hamlyn All Colour 200 Perennials" details all you need to know about the best perennials from flowers and foliage plants to ferns and grasses. The book includes expert tips, practical advice and inspiration to create your perfect garden. It is the essential guide for beginners and experienced gardeners and, in a handy format.

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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this book will help you choose species to suit your area and your garden. The plants featured have been selected for different zones around Australia. Each plant is photographed, and information is given on its size, habit, flowering season, hardiness, frost tolerance and uses.