Dazzling, diverse, durable – discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments.
With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever.
Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From poppies and palms to cypress and cyclamen, this stunning book showcases the incredible species that have become a mainstay of dry gardens around the world.
The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower’s scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike.
Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers such as:Purple Tulip—Eternal loveAmaryllis—Adventurousness; Enthusiasm; PassionDaisy—Beauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulnessSunflower—Ambition; Constancy; DevotionTogether with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes, one for searching by common flower name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to arrange the perfectly bespoken wedding bouquet or to understand what the yellow rose you just received from an admirer means (friendship), this updated floriography is a visual delight. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols.
In Artists’ Homes, writer and photographer Tom Harford Thompson presents some thirty individual, eccentric houses and workspaces, from a music producer’s studio in Hackney to an eco-warrior’s treehouse on the Sussex Downs. His evocative photographs show how our live/work spaces, whether a tumbledown cottage, a country farmhouse or a reclaimed factory, are beautiful because of the lives we live in them. With work no longer separate from home life, we see how these artists function in the homes that inspire them, pursuing the life creative.
Among the artists and craftspeople featured are Billy Childish, co-founder of the Stuckist art movement; Penny Rimbaud and Gee Vaucher, creative partners who set up their home and studio as an ‘anarchist-pacifist open house’ (Dial House, in Essex); music producer Liam Watson of the famed London studio Toe Rag; vintage motorcycle dealer Ian Hatton, of cult shop Verrall’s; vintner Peter Hall of Breaky Bottom Vineyard, one of the first wineries in the UK; and many more.
"Rosną w zasadzie wszędzie na łąkach, w lesie, na polu, przy drogach. Często uprawiamy je na działce i w ogródku, czasem nawet w doniczkach na balkonie. Zaliczamy do nich zarówno piękne rośliny ozdobne, jak i pospolite, mizernie wyglądające chwasty.Oto zioła. Co je łączy? Przede wszystkim to, że mają zbawienny wpływ na nasz organizm. Przygotowane z nich napary, nalewki, soki czy oleje poprawiają przemianę materii, regulują pracę narządów wewnętrznych i wzmacniają odporność. Mają właściwości antybakteryjne i antywirusowe, dzięki czemu chętnie stosuje się je w przeziębieniach. Oczyszczają, odkażają i łagodzą liczne dolegliwości.W książce znajdziesz: dokładny opis najpopularniejszych roślin leczniczych rosnących lub uprawianych w Polsce; informacje o występowaniu, zbiorze i przechowywaniu ziół; dane dotyczące właściwości leczniczych poszczególnych roślin; przepisy na nalewki, napary, kompresy, ekstrakty, wina, soki, maści, octy i olejki lecznicze; ciekawostki na temat najbardziej egzotycznych ziół i historii ziołolecznictwa."
As the lines between technology, work, and play become increasingly blurred, it is natural we are drawn towards the simplicity and solace of nature as a salve to our everyday chaos. But what if that tranquility could be achieved as a part of our daily work-life-balance? The House of Green is a collection of the most stunning architecture and interiors incorporating nature into their designs, exploring the benefits to homes, workplaces, and more. From design lovers looking to revamp a home to modern-day professionals searching for new sustainable solutions, The House of Green showcases the equilibrium for that ever-elusive balance.
Zadbaj o swoje dobre samopoczucie, pozostając w harmonii z naturą: ziołami, żywiołami i porami roku. To książka dla każdego, kto słyszy podszepty dzikiej przyrody i czuje magnetyczne przyciąganie natury. Niezależnie od tego, czy dopiero zaczynasz przygodę z ziołami, czy jesteś już doświadczonym zielarzem, ta książka praktykującym zielarzem, wyjaśnia, w jaki sposób możesz wziąć swoje dzięki tej książce nauczysz się dbać o swoje zdrowie fizyczne i psychiczne, czerpiąc siłę z uzdrawiających roślin. Autorki książki, Fiona Heckels i Karen Lawton, czyli Seed Sistas, w ciągu 20 lat praktyki opracowały autorski program dbania o siebie zwany ziołolecznictwem sensorycznym. Łączy w sobie tradycyjną wiedzę o ziołach ze zrozumieniem, w jaki sposób żywioły oraz pory roku oddziałują na ludzkie ciało. To unikalna mieszanka nauki, medycyny, kreatywności magii, rytuałów i zabawy.
Green Home explains how to 'green up' your life with an array of houseplants, and has been a bestseller in author Anders Royneberg's home country of Norway. Living with plants can enliven and enrich your surroundings, promoting feelings of relaxation and well-being. But where to start with curating that vital indoor collection?Green Home features all the green plants Anders has collected in his own apartment of 50 square meters - over 100 plants - and how this inspires him towards greener, more balanced living.
With a guide to houseplant types, hints and tips on how to get your plants to thrive and also on how to integrate them into your home decor scheme, it's a plant book with added personality.
Ten album jest zupełnie inny od podobnych wydawnictw dotyczących japońskich ogrodów. Tutaj nie będzie nic na temat szerokości alejek ogrodowych, rodzajów stosowanego żwiru czy niuansów związanych z odpowiednimi nasadzeniami. Głównym celem jest przedstawienie ich od strony ich estetyki, duchowości, jaka płynie z przedstawionych kompozycji ogrodowych, ale nie zabraknie również historii, która towarzyszy ogrodom od wieków. Naszym zamiarem jest pokazanie ogrodów japońskich takimi, jakimi można je zobaczyć dzisiaj.
Kalendarz ogrodnika to praktyczny przewodnik, który pozwoli odkryć tajniki upraw roślin - drzew, krzewów, kwiatów i warzyw. Dzięki chronologicznemu układowi informacji w prosty sposób można usystematyzować działania w swoim ogrodzie.
Elementarz kwiatowy to podstawowa wiedza o kwiatach, które z powodzeniem można uprawiać w naszym klimacie. Ponad 80 inspiracji jak ułożyć kwiaty. Ponad 100 rodzajów opisanych roślin. Ponad 200 sportretowanych odmian.
W tej książce połączyliśmy wszystkie nasze pasje i umiejętności: zrównoważone ogrodnictwo i miłość do natury, florystykę i zachwyt kwiatami, fotografię i podziw dla naszych mistrzów, potrzebę tworzenia i pomysły na kwiatowe aranżacje.
A brand-new addition to the Floramour series is " Floramour: Lilies". In this outstanding book of photographs, the author Till Hägele presents the varied beauty of this ornamental flower in an unprecedented way.
For centuries, the lilly has been cultivated in the most diverse cultures. Today, therefore, it appears in an almost unsurpassed splendour of colour and diversity of species. Throughout cultural history, the wonderful lily has not only exerted an optical fascination on people. Since time immemorial it has also been an integral part of festivals and religious customs as a floral symbol.
In ancient Greece, for example, it was the flower of Hera, the companion of the goddess of the gods, and in Hinduism it also occupies a central place in the world of the gods. In Christianity it stands for the purity and virginity of Mary and is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus.
For many flower lovers, the orchid is the epitome of luxury, grace and beauty. In the new book in the Floramour series "Floramour: Orchids", author Anja Klaffenbach pays tribute to this queen of the flower world. She not only illuminates the filigree flower wonder with spectacular photographs and sketches, but also presents exciting background information, packed into and entertaining texts.
Orchid breeding has a long tradition and by now more than 28,000 species and more than 100,000 hybrids and varieties are known. And perhaps the diversity of these ornamental plants can also be explained from a historical perspective. In this colourful coffee-table book, Klaffenbach explores this question and paints a portrait of the orchid through the ages. The aesthetics of the flower were already highly valued in ancient China. It served as a symbol of purity and luxury. In Japan, it was the distinguishing mark of the noble warrior caste of the samurai and was found on the clothing and weapons of the fighters. In Hinduism, the lovely orchid is a representative of wealth and prosperity and a coveted offering at numerous religious festivals.
Unlock your garden's winter potential and see the beauty and promise of the colder months with award-winning garden designer and author, Naomi Slade.
There is so much to marvel at in a winter garden. As summer flowers fade and autumn winds strip trees, the season brings new delights to draw us outside, from the dusting of frost on bare seedheads and the long-reaching shadows cast by a December dawn to the joy of huddling up beside a fire pit to see in the New Year.
RHS The Winter Garden is a celebration of the coldest season, with stunning photography that captures the very best that winter has to offer. Discover the bulbs that will bloom and the ornamental grasses that will dance in the winter breeze; create unique winter flower arrangements with cut stems and dried flowers; and learn how to design a garden with winter beauty at its heart. With tips on supporting wildlife over winter, the best cold-weather crops, and "recipes" for creating winter container displays, this essential book will make you see your winter garden in a whole new light.
Do you long to create the garden of your dreams? Turn ideas into reality with this brand new edition of the classic design bible.
Whatever the size of your garden space, and whether starting with a blank canvas or renewing an existing garden, this in-depth manual offers fresh, achievable ideas.
Produced to the Royal Horticultural Society gold standard by a team of award-winning garden designers, this book will guide you through every stage of the creative and practical process. Learn you to visualize your ideas, develop plans, plot out, build and landscape, select the right plants, and apply the finishing touches to make your garden the ideal reflection of your tastes and creativity.
With a refreshed look and extensive new content reflecting current trends, including wildlife-friendly and sustainable practices, this 5th edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design combines style with substance and responsibility to help transform your outdoor space.
Turn your living space into an indoor oasis with the RHS's definitive guide to more than 330 house plant varieties.
Take your house plant collection to the next level with RHS House Plant. Discover the best varieties to suit your home from more than 330 profiles on every kind of house plant you can imagine, from succulents and cacti to orchids, bromeliads, and even carnivorous plants.
Complete with essential care advice to keep your plants alive and thriving, propagation tips to help you grow your collection, and 24 step-by-step projects designed to make the most of your greenery, RHS House Plant has everything you need to create, cultivate, and care for your indoor garden.
All your gardening questions are answered in this updated classic guide to planning, planting, and caring for your outside space.
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 to encompass the eco-conscious gardener of today. Marking 30 years since its first publication, this revised edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening provides dependable, essential gardening advice while expanding on key topics that are important to the next generation of gardeners, such as wildlife gardening and sustainability.
Packed with unrivalled detail and a vast breadth of information, you'll find advice and clearly photographed step-by-step guides that show you how to garden, whether you're tackling your vegetable plot or tending to cacti and succulents. Updated with the latest guidance to help your plants withstand pests and diseases and techniques to make your garden more resilient in the face of climate change, you'll find everything you need to know. Whatever your level of skill, expert advice from the RHS will help you keep your garden thriving all year round.
Get your gardening gloves on and get ready to discover:
- Updated information for key topics including, environment, wildlife, edibles, pests and diseases, peat free/organic, and pruning and growing techniques.
- A streamlined structure to provide clear and concise text for easy and accessible reading.
The ideal gift for gardeners of all levels, including novices looking to expand their knowledge and confidence, keen amateurs searching for gardening inspiration and wanting to hone their skills, and more experienced gardeners interested in the latest gardening techniques and horticultural advice.
Celebrates the Du Pont family heritage of land stewardship and horticultural creativity
Renowned as the first family of American horticulture,the du Ponts created magnificent landscapes and gardens that complement the Brandywine Valley, a beautiful rolling landscape nestled between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. Five of their estates – Hagley Museum and Library, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, and Longwood Gardens – are open to the public, each a showplace of formal plantings juxtaposed with carefully nurtured natural woodland. Larry Lederman's photographs capture the essence of these sites, moving through the seasons and through the day from dawn to dusk.
Rosną praktycznie wszędzie na łąkach, w lesie, w polu, przy drogach. Często uprawiamy je na działce i w ogródku, czasem nawet w doniczkach na balkonie. Zaliczamy do nich zarówno piękne rośliny ozdobne, jak i pospolite, mizernie wyglądające chwasty.Oto zioła. Co je łączy? Przede wszystkim to, że mają zbawienny wpływ na nasz organizm. Przygotowane z nich napary, nalewki, soki lub oleje poprawiają przemianę materii, regulują pracę narządów wewnętrznych i wzmacniają odporność. Mają właściwości antybakteryjne i antywirusowe, dzięki czemu chętnie stosuje się w przeziębieniach. Oczyszczają, odkażają i łagodzą.W książce znajdziesz:Dokładny opis najpopularniejszych roślin leczniczych rosnących lub uprawianych w Polsce.Informacje o występowaniu, zbiorze i przechowywaniu ziół.Dane dotyczące właściwości leczniczych poszczególnych roślin.Przepisy na nalewki, napary, ekstrakty, wina, soki, octy, kompresy, maści i olejki lecznicze.Ciekawostki na temat najbardziej egzotycznych ziół i historii ziołolecznictwa.
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