Plant Hardiness
Hardiness depends on the severity of the winter and the specific variety of the plant. For instance, some cattails are only hardy through zone four others can be found in the far north. Areas in the same zone often have significant variations in ... [... more]
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Appropriate Plant Selection
Water from the soil enters the plant through the tiny root hairs at the end of the roots. Some drought-resistant plants have extensive root systems with a large active surface area which is capable of rapid growth ... [... more]
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Hosting A Plant Swap
Fall is an ideal time to hold a plant swap. By this time of the year you know what plants you want to part with. But don't discount the spring either. Although many perennials may not have shown their full glory, gardeners are very keen and ... [... more]
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A Tree Is a Plant
 What Makes A Tree? This book told us that trees are all different shapes and sizes, and seeds are all different colors. If you don't know much about trees keep reading! There are many different kinds of trees. We loved the book soo much! There are four ... [... more]
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Spatial Pattern Analysis in Plant Ecology
fantastic Dale brings you through the methodology of spatical sampling and substantiates these procedures through numerous well-known references. Equations are given in clear and concise language, and examples are very well designed to fully explain the ... [... more]
CDN$136.95
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Plant Partners
Anna Pavord has no patience for dwarf plants, pastels or winter gardens, not to mention all-white beds. She has a sharp eye and a predilection for cheeky Britishisms and she's not afraid to use either. Plant Partners is organised into seasons--the real ... [... more]
CDN$25.73
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Plant This!: Best Bets for Year-Round Gorgeous Gardens
Ketzel Levine is known nation-wide as the Doyenne of Dirt, thanks to her regular gardening chats with the horticulturally challenged Scott Simon on NPR's Weekend Edition. Plant This! is a collection of Levine's 100 best recommendations, drawn from her ... [... more]
CDN$23.50
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Plant Systematics: A Phylogenetic Approach with CDROM
a college text Dr. Judd is an amazing lecturer and has provided an excellent pictorial CD along with the textbook. While this book is used as as a college text I often refer to it when discussing plants in general.
Second edition The second edition (2002) ... [... more]
CDN$95.31
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Guide to Flowering Plant Families
Wonderful reference! Once again Wendy Zomlefer has provided us with a beautiful, yet very functional, work of art. This book is an excelent reference for both the general public and the seasoned botanist.
Great Reference This book is awesome for finding t ... [... more]
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Bedding Plant Care
This is any procedure that slows the growth of the plant down slightly and makes them better prepared for outdoor life. This can be achieved by giving them cooler conditions, a bit less water, (do not let dry out), ... [... more]
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Plant A Row For The Hungry
And it’s a shame not to plant an extra row or two if you’re going ahead and planting a winter vegetable garden anyway. You’ll find it’s not much more work to plant an extra row. Most times, especially if you’re ... [... more]
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Plant Exchange
Plant Exchanges are held rain or shine. A little rain never discouraged a true plant nut. To make sure that things move along, a specific amount of time needs to be allotted for arriving and setting out plants - at ... [... more]
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