Exotic Plants for Temperate Zones
With careful garden design, maintenance and plant selection, you can achieve an exotic garden in your cool climate. This article offers information on how to grow anything from a few tropcial flowers, to having a complete tropical theme in your ... [... more]
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What are Tropical Hardwoods?
The Hardwood Information Center is a resource about the hardwood species found in the temperate forests of the United States. Mahogany, rosewood, teak and wenge are tropical hardwoods not native to the U.S. They are among the hundreds of ... [... more]
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Crimson Clover
An upright, winter annual native to Europe, but has naturalized throughout temperate North America. The deep red to scarlet flowers are tightly congested arising from an elongated stalk. Will adapt to virtually all soil types. Prefers full sun ... [... more]
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Yarrow
A drought tolerant perennial herb native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout temperate North America. The species name, millefolium-of a thousand leaves-describes the fine, feathery foliage which resembles a fern. Flowers are in clusters ... [... more]
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About Bamboo
In this episode, we meet Adam and Sue Turtle, who explain permaculture and how they grow bamboo. They talk about different varieties, and discuss how their gardening interests led to the publication of their publication, Temperate Bamboo ... [... more]
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A Garden for Life: The Natural Approach to Designing, ...
 Bioplanning-A Northern Temperate Garden: Bioplanning is Diana Beresford-Kroeger name for gardening within nature. Using the characteristics of the Northern Temperate Bioregion and the ecological needs and values of all of her favorite plants, Beresford- [... more]
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Trees for All Seasons: Broadleaved Evergreens for ...
Trees for All Seasons: Broadleaved Evergreens for Temperate Climates: This book was desperately needed in the Pacific Northwest, where we are overrun with Eastern deciduous trees from our export-oriented nursing industry. Great details, background and a [... more]
$39.95
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Hot Plants for Cool Climates: Gardening Wth Tropical ...
Amazon.com Review: Using flamboyant plants to evoke tropical gardens is the hottest trend in the gardening world, perhaps best described as the "banana and canna" style of garden design. Hot Plants for Cool Climates makes clear, for those of us [... more]
$24.95
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The Permaculture Way: Practical Steps To Create A ...
For anyone who wants to build a better world: What is permaculture? Permaculture is a way of life; it makes maximum use of resources by minimizing waste and maximizing potential; it is a tool for planet-repair; it is a way of creating wealth without [... more]
$29.95
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Temperate Bamboos (Gardener's Guide)
Book Description: An invaluable guide to bamboos, covering their cultivation, history, propagation, & garden care. Best Book for US Gardeners: If you've done a search, you already know how few books there are on the subject of growing bamboo in the [... more]
$29.95
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Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates
a must have for a gardeners reference library: Exotic plants, temperate climates - the possibilities' are endless if you know what temperature range a plant can withstand. High-impact plants are all the rage these days, and Will Giles profiles more than 1 [... more]
$49.95
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Catfish Sting Treatment
Catfish have whiskers protruding from the area around the mouth. Catfish are often found in muddy rivers, lakes, and on beaches in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters. These fish are ... Immersing the affected area in water as hot as is ... [... more]
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