Tropical Plants At Home
Figure C--Hibiscus flowers will last for only one day, but the plant will bloom continuously. Use caution when tending to the plants, because the flowers will stain clothing. Place hibiscus plants in a sunny area and spray with a mist of water ... [... more]
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Creative Propagation
 A classic among practical gardening guides, this reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, with almost twice as much text and nearly three times as many plants as are found in the celebrated first edition. Practical, how-to methods of creative ... [... more]
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500 Cacti: Species and Varieties in Cultivation
A visual reference to 500 cacti. The cactus family includes more than 2,500 species of cacti, succulents, caudiciforms and euphorbs. Native to the Americas, they are at least 50 million years old and highly advanced in their evolution. Not all are desert ... [... more]
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Houseplants A to Z: Buying, Growing, Arranging
Addressing the art and science of growing plants at home, this resource provides sound, practical advice for purchasing, caring for, and decorating with 36 types of houseplants and many more species, from African violets to zebra plants. [... more]
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Balboa Park
I am always in a mood of wonder and excitement when I visit a place like Balboa Park. The trees and shrubs seem so exotic to me no matter what the season, so very different from back home. Plants that are grown indoors as pot plants at home are ... [... more]
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Houseplant Care
Learn about tropical plants (known to most of us as houseplants) on today's show. You will get to visit a greenhouse at Cypress Gardens, where horticulturist Joe Freeman shows you the best way to care for tropical plants at home. [... more]
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Smart Solution Of The Day
Edible flowers such as African violets and lavender are a great additions to any salad. Violets also make great wedding-cake decorations. Growing these plants at home ensures that the ingredients are wholly organic. ... [... more]
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Creative Propagation
A classic among practical gardening guides, this reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, with almost twice as much text and nearly three times as many plants as are found in the celebrated first edition. Practical, how-to methods of creative ... [... more]
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The Landscaping Ideas of Jays: A Natural History of the ...
Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs award, ... [... more]
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Food in Early Modern Europe (Food through History)
Rarely do we read about the roles of food in history. Yet its study offers us a humanizing look at those who lived before us. This unique book examines food's importance during the massive evolution of Europe following the Middle Ages. It was a time when ... [... more]
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Houseplants A to Z: Buying, Growing, Arranging
To grow plants at home, one must be equal parts botanist and Botticelli-there is an art as well as a science to it. Houseplants A to Z addresses both sides of that equation, providing sound, practical advice for purchasing, caring for, and decorating ... [... more]
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Potato: The Definitive Guide to Potatoes and Potato Cooking
Potato begins with a historical account of the potato, Complete with entertaining anecdotes and botanical information, as well as detailed descriptions of how to choose, clean and store potatoes. This book features a variety of potatoes and includes a ... [... more]
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