The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

by Bryant, Kate; Bryant, Geoff

• ISBN13: 9781592231942
• ISBN10: 1592231942
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr

Summary

Whether ornamental, produce-bearing, functional, or a combination of these qualities, almost every type of plant has a place in the garden. The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Plants presents information on a wide range of plants, including trees; shrubs; annuals and perennials; grasses, sedges, and bamboos; fruit trees, nut trees, and other fruits; bulbs, corms, and tubers; cacti and succulents; vegetables and herbs; climbers and creepers; orchids; and ferns, palms, and cycads. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Kate Bryant is a horticultural writer, journalist, gardener, designer, and book reviewer who has worked as a plant propagator in the retail nursery business. She contributes to magazines and gardening sections of newspapers like The Oregonian. Kate lives in Portland, Oregon

Table of Contents

A Garden for All Seasons	p. 8
Growing Plants	p. 10
Caring for Your Garden	p. 12
Hardiness Zones	p. 14
Choosing the Right Plant	p. 15
Illustrated Guide to Fruit Types	p. 17
Illustrated Guide to Flower Types	p. 18
Illustrated Guide to Leaf Types	p. 20
Trees	p. 22
Shrubs	p. 96
Annuals and Perennials	p. 198
Grasses, Sedges, and Bamboos	p. 312
Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, and Other Fruits	p. 332
Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers	p. 362
Cacti and Succulents	p. 414
Vegetables and Herbs	p. 448
Climbers and Creepers	p. 490
Orchids	p. 524
Ferns, Palms, and Cycads	p. 556
Glossary	p. 577
Keys	p. 592
Seasonal Calendars	p. 608
Cultivation Guidelines	p. 668
Index to Plants	p. 686
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