The Definitive Guide to the Identification, Cultivation and Uses of 1,000 Herbs
1995, oversize hardcover edition, Dorling Kindersley, NY. 424 pages. Massive title, describing over 1,000 herbs grown worldwide / and their uses. Compiled by a gardener / botanist. Over 1,500 herb photographs. Color / black and white. Has all kinds of information, as well as an A-Z dictionary of herbs. Extremely well done.
Originally published in 1988 as the first truly comprehensive review of one of the largest and most popular plant families, Aroids was enthusiastically welcomed by botanists and horticulturists alike for its attention to scientific detail and delightful writing style.Now in this completely updated second edition, we learn of discoveries made in the last decade as the family has grown from about 2500 species to nearer 3200. The latest taxonomic and nomenclatural revisions are noted in the checklist of genera, and all the original drawings are included plus twice as many color photos. A new guide to the cultivation of ornamental aroids completes this well-rounded introduction to a remarkable family.
New edition of the definitive guide to growing and using herbs, from the experts at the RHS An illustrated A-Z of herbs packed with horticultural information and practical tips, perfect for gardeners, herbalists and cooks. Discover all there is to know about the beneficial properties of over 1,000 herbs from across the globe, and learn about their uses in cookery, cosmetics and herbalism. A quick identification guide covers the familiar as well as rarely-seen species, so you'll always find what you're looking for. Plus, a special warning symbol alerts you to potentially toxic or harmful herbs. Garden designs and planting schemes provide ideas for traditional herb gardens or smaller plots.
This is a new edition of the definitive guide to growing and using herbs, from the experts at the RHS. An illustrated A-Z of herbs packed with horticultural information and practical tips, perfect for gardeners, herbalists and cooks. Discover all about the beneficial properties of over 1,000 herbs from across the globe, and learn about their uses in cookery, cosmetics and herbalism. A quick identification guide covers the familiar as well as rarely-seen species, so you'll always find what you're looking for. Plus, a special warning symbol alerts you to potentially toxic or harmful herbs. Garden designs and planting schemes provide ideas for traditional herb gardens or smaller plots.
An informative text is coupled with meticulously detailed, full-color, cross-sectional illustrations of bulldozers, planes, ships, cars, rockets, and more in order to provide answers to the many questions children have about the way things operate.
Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautiful commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.
Symbolic of innocence, purity, and love, white flowers are uniquely evocative. Deni Bown explores the botanical, historical, and mystical aspects of white flowers and their place in the garden and greenhouse. Alba lists more than 1,000 white-flowered species and forms, including annuals, biennials, perennials, trees, shrubs, and climbers.Published at $32.95 Our last copies availalbe at $16.49
Exploded-view artwork, full-color photographs, and an informative text introduce the equipment, weapons, and technology used by such elite military forces as the Navy SEALS, Green Berets, French Foreign Legion, and others.
Labels internal and external views of such animals as birds, lizards and snakes, elephants, butterflies and moths, rabbits and rodents, primates, and sharks, and discusses animal tracks and animal classification
Die wichtigsten Kräuter der Welt: Über die Grundlagen des Anbaus bis zur Verwendung in der Küche, als Medizin oder Kosmetika - dieses Nachschlagewerk ist umfassende Enzyklopädie und praktisches Handbuch in einem.
Inleiding in woord en beeld over het functioneren, de vernietiging en het streven naar het behoud van de regenwouden.
Výpravný průvodce, který z vaší zahrádky učiní zásobárnu lečivých rostlin od ovocných stromů, keřů, zeleniny až po tradiční bylinky. Poskytne také radu, jak z nich připravit léčivé přípravky a jak a kde je užívat. Nakonec získáte praktické informace o tom, jak pěstovat tyto rostliny v řadovém městském domě.
