RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

2017-10-05 Botany

Author : Simon Maughan
Release : 2017-10-05
Genre : Botany
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 804/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis RHS Genealogy for Gardeners by : Simon Maughan

Download or read book RHS Genealogy for Gardeners written by Simon Maughan. This book was released on 2017-10-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners is part of the bestselling series that includes RHS Latin for Gardeners and RHS Botany for Gardeners. This informative, easy-to-understand and beautifully designed reference book explores plant families and the plant family tree in unparalleled detail. From roses (Rosaceae) to rhubarb (Polygonaceae) and carrots (Apiaceae) to camellias (Theaceae), RHS Genealogy for Gardeners unlocks a wealth of practical information, helping you to identify, select and cultivate plants from over 70 families most familiar to gardeners. Along with details about the size, range, origin and appearance of each family, feature boxes highlight interesting facts and provide useful growing tips. Whether you are a gardener, horticultural student, budding botanist or plant enthusiast, RHS Genealogy for Gardeners will help you understand and appreciate the extraordinary diversity and unrivalled splendour of the plant kingdom.

Plant Families

2017-10-07 Gardening

Author : Ross Bayton
Release : 2017-10-07
Genre : Gardening
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 08X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Plant Families written by Ross Bayton. This book was released on 2017-10-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Families is an easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated guide to the more than seventy core plant families every horticulturist, gardener, or budding botanist needs to know. It introduces the basics of plant genealogy and teaches readers how to identify and understand the different structures of flowers, trees, herbs, shrubs, and bulbs. It then walks through each family, explaining its origins and range and describing characteristics such as size, flowers, and seeds. Each family is accompanied by full-color botanical illustrations and diagrams. "Uses For" boxes planted throughout the book provide practical gardening tips related to each family. By understanding how botanists create these groupings, we can become more apt at spotting the unique characteristics of a plant and identifying it faster and more accurately. Understanding plant families also helps us to make sense of- and better appreciate- the enormous biological diversity of the plant kingdom.

RHS Botany for Gardeners

2018-02-15 Science

Author : Royal Horticultural Society
Release : 2018-02-15
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 064/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book RHS Botany for Gardeners written by Royal Horticultural Society. This book was released on 2018-02-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - Gardeners Illustrated RHS Botany for Gardeners is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results. Illustrated throughout with beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, RHS Botany for Gardeners provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms, and show how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into thematic chapters covering everything from Plant Pests, and further subdivided into useful headings such as 'Seed Sowing' and 'Pruning'. 'Botany in Action' boxes provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice, and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that we grow today. Aided by this book, gardeners will unlock the wealth of information that lies within the intriguing world of botanical science - and their gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect gift for any gardener. Contents Includes... The Plant kingdom Growth, Form and Function Inner Workings Reproduction The Beginning of Life External Factors Pruning Botany and the Senses Pest, Diseases and Disorders Botanists and Botanical Illustration ... And Much More!

The Gardener's Botanical

2020-03-10 Gardening

Author : Ross Bayton
Release : 2020-03-10
Genre : Gardening
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 138/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Gardener's Botanical written by Ross Bayton. This book was released on 2020-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to botanical Latin Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names—from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")—along with more than 350 color illustrations. Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.

Genealogy for Gardeners

2017-09-27

Author : Simon Maughan
Release : 2017-09-27
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 508/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Genealogy for Gardeners written by Simon Maughan. This book was released on 2017-09-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique guide to the genealogical relationships between plant families.

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