Cactus and Flower
Cactus and Flower

Author: Sarah Williamson

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1683358465

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This bright, gentle, thoughtful picture book explores friendship and natural life cycles for readers young and old Cactus and Flower spend their days in the desert, side by side. They watch the sun come up; they watch the sun go down. They play with their animal friends. And they grow, slowly but surely. Then one day, Flower loses a petal. Cactus and Flower know what this means. But they know, too, that this is the way life goes: Slowly but surely, petals will fall, and new buds will bloom.

Cactus Flower
Cactus Flower

Author: Shirl Henke

Publisher: Grand Central Pub

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780446346436

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Eighteen-year-old Charlee McAllister travels to the Texas frontier where she falls for handsome Jim Slade, but their love is complicated by Slade's fiance, the aristocratic Tomosina Aguilas de Carver

The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus
The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

Author: Lara Hawthorne

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 153623284X

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Hawthorne delivers an exquisitely illustrated picture book about the Saguaro cactus which grows in the Sonoran desert in Arizona and its flower, which blooms only one night a year. Full color.

Clementina's Cactus
Clementina's Cactus

Author: Ezra Jack Keats

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999-06-01

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 0451479572

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Keats departs from his traditional style for his one and only wordless picture book, Clementina's Cactus. Clementina and her father are out for a walk in the desert when Clementina discovers a lone cactus, all shriveled and prickly. But Clementina discovers there is something beautiful hiding inside that thick skin.

Lawn Gone!
Lawn Gone!

Author: Pam Penick

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1607743159

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A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.

The Cactus Flower Bakery
The Cactus Flower Bakery

Author: Harry Allard

Publisher: Harper Trophy

Published: 1993-02-04

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780064432979

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A nearsighted armadillo meets an ostracized snake in the desert and, not realizing what kind of animal she is, helps her open a bakery.

Cactus
Cactus

Author: Elisabeth Manke

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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This handsomely illustrated book will introduce you to the basics of cactus care and cultivation, and tell you abut the many varieties available to plant lovers. An alphabetized directory of roughly 50 varieties is complemented with stunning photographs that show cactus when they are in blossom -- from cover.

The Little Book of Cacti and Other Succulents
The Little Book of Cacti and Other Succulents

Author: Emma Sibley

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2017-04-20

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1787130827

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Succulents and cacti make the perfect indoor plant pets. Inexpensive to purchase, easy to care for and resilient to the neglect of even the laziest of gardeners, growing these plants is virtually foolproof. Often small in size these plants are the ideal green solution for the city dweller, who has little time and only a small amount of space. However, there are so many different cultivars of cacti and succulents to collect – each with their own needs – that the watering, feeding, potting and general care can differ from plant to plant. The Little Book of Cacti and Other Succulents features a directory of 60 of the most popular varieties of cacti and succulents to own. The entry for each of the 60 plants is accompanied by a photograph and all the essential requirements for that variety in an easy-to-follow breakdown. This includes details on size, growth, spread and flowering, along with any extra tips on care for that specific plant. When given the right care, your cacti and succulents will thrive and grow. Additionally this book includes a general care section on everyday maintenance and potting, along with tips on how to deal with common pests and disease. This is a must-have guide for all cacti and succulent lovers, who already own or want to start a collection of these hardy little plants.

Botanical Line Drawing
Botanical Line Drawing

Author: Peggy Dean

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2018-07-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0399582207

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From the artist behind the popular Pigeon Letters website, an easy, no-skills-necessary guide to drawing flowers, leaves, and cacti with 200 step-by-step prompts. Line drawing is an easy-to-master art form featuring illustrative, doodle-like designs. It's used widely among artists of many types with both fine and bold lines, creating different variations. Botanical Line Drawing teaches you how to start with the simplest doodles, building into more elaborate, delicate illustrations. This book focuses on the extremely popular subject matter of the natural world and includes flowers, leaves, succulents, houseplants, trees, branches, mushrooms, and more. These simple line drawings will allow you to branch out and have fun with your own personal style, as well as inspire you to add flourishes to other projects.

Uncommon Paper Flowers
Uncommon Paper Flowers

Author: Kate Alarcón

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1452181381

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This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcón reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.