Garden Flora [electronic resource] : The Natural and Cultural History of the Plants In Your Garden
Noel Kingsbury2016
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"A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and
history of popular garden plants." -Shelf Awareness
The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago.
Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan
god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils-an icon of spring-were
introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden
plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel
Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated
survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came
from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales
of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history,
and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with
an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vinta...
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Author:
Noel Kingsbury, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Timber Press, 2016
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (368 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781604697735
Language:
English
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BRN:
450143
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