Gardener’s Guide to the Daylily is a planting guide for gardeners that wish to grow hemerocallis flowers successfully. It covers cultural requirements, propagation tips, problems and many other topics related to growing the daylily. Written for gardeners by a gardener Gardener’s Guide to the Daylily relates how to grow hemerocallis successfully. From seed to division, learn how to propagate this wonderful full sun perennial plant. perennial, garden plants, full sun
Dubbed the Bulb Hunter in a 2006 New York Times feature story, Chris Wiesinger took his passion for bulbs to vacant lots, abandoned houses, cemeteries, and construction sites throughout the South in search of botanical survivors whose descendants had never seen the inside of a big-box chain store. The vintage specimens Wiesinger sought came from hardy, historic stock, adapted to human neglect and hot climates, reappearing faithfully over decades without care or cultivation. Traveling back roads, speaking to strangers, looking for the telltale color of a remnant iris or lily, Wiesinger started digging, then began trying to grow and share the bulbs he collected. From its humble beginnings on an East Texas sweet potato farm, his Southern Bulb Company has now grown into a full-fledged business known throughout the world, propagating and selling the rare, tough, heritage plants Wiesinger still seeks out and champions. Nicknamed “Flower” by his fellow cadets at Texas A&M University, Wiesinger relates his adventures in bulb hunting, telling stories of the bulbs he has discovered and weaving in his own life story as a student, plantsman, and small business owner. He then teams with veteran horticulturist William C. Welch to provide advice on how to grow and appreciate the bulbs that have been rescued and reintroduced. This “primer” gives gardeners information on what bulbs to grow where, when to plant them and when they bloom, and how to incorporate them with other plants in the landscape. Finally, Welch describes how bulbs have enhanced his personal gardens and brought him and Wiesinger together in the common cause of heirloom gardening. Entertaining, informative, and loaded with beautiful photographs, The Bulb Hunter is sure to be a favorite of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere.
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Are you looking to transform your garden with vibrant daylilies? Do you want to learn the secrets to growing daylilies that flourish year after year? Are you searching for expert tips on selecting, planting, and caring for daylilies? Do you want to master the art of daylily propagation and hybridization? Unlock the full potential of your garden with "DAYLILY GROWING," your ultimate guide to cultivating beautiful daylilies. This comprehensive resource is packed with expert knowledge, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions to help you grow and maintain stunning daylilies. Whether you're a beginner gardener or an experienced horticulturist, this book offers invaluable insights and techniques to ensure your daylilies thrive. Discover the fascinating history and varieties of daylilies Learn the best methods for selecting the right daylily cultivars for your garden Understand the ideal soil conditions and preparation techniques for optimal growth Master the art of planting daylilies, including spacing and depth considerations Explore detailed watering schedules and techniques to ensure healthy plants Gain insights into effective fertilization practices for robust blooms Uncover the secrets to daylily propagation through division and seed germination Learn how to hybridize daylilies to create unique and stunning varieties Identify and manage common pests and diseases that affect daylilies Implement essential pruning and deadheading techniques for continuous flowering Discover the best mulching and weed control practices to maintain a healthy garden Understand the importance of sunlight and shade in daylily growth Explore seasonal care tips to keep your daylilies flourishing year-round Learn about companion planting to enhance your garden's beauty and biodiversity Gain expert advice on landscaping with daylilies for stunning visual impact Discover tips for creating beautiful daylily arrangements and bouquets Understand the environmental benefits of growing daylilies in your garden Learn about the latest trends and innovations in daylily cultivation This book also includes inspiring photographs of daylilies in various stages of growth, along with real-life success stories from passionate daylily growers. With "DAYLILY GROWING," you'll have all the information you need to cultivate a vibrant, healthy, and stunning daylily garden. Transform your garden with the beauty and resilience of daylilies. "DAYLILY GROWING" is your definitive guide to mastering the art of daylily cultivation. Don't miss out on the chance to create a garden that flourishes year after year. Make this book your go-to resource for all things daylily, and watch your garden thrive like never before. Purchase "DAYLILY GROWING" today and take the first step towards a breathtaking garden filled with vibrant, healthy daylilies!
Grosvenor provides comprehensive information on these tough, beautiful, and easy-to-grow perennials. He includes history, cultivation, maintenance, and propagation details. An extensive list of cultivars is given, with descriptions and growing requirements for each, so the novice grower can easily profit from Grosvenor's years of experience.Published at $35.00 Our last copies available at $17.49
Grow your own seasonal food in a low maintenance, nature-friendly garden that feels like a woodland glade. Scottish plant expert Alan Carter shows you how to plan and plant a temperate forest garden for any sized plot--from a small terrace garden to an allotment or smallholding. Learn how to successfully layer root crops, fruit, perennial vegetables and edible shrubs below tree crops, cultivating an edible garden that doesn't look like a traditional vegetable plot. A forest garden is wildlife friendly, provides nutrient-dense and often unusual food through every season, and requires minimal work to maintain. The first part of this in-depth, practical guide explains how a forest garden works, how to map your climate and design your own plot, and how to manage it with mulching, weeding and pruning. What's not to like about Alan's motto of "the more you pick, the more you get," and intriguing concepts such as the Panda Principle? The second half of the book is a detailed directory of more than 170 plants and fungi suitable for a wide range of temperate climates, complete with growing, harvesting and cooking tips based on over a decade of Alan's own experience. Learn how to incorporate traditional fruit and vegetable crops, such as strawberries and beans, into your forest garden, and how to weave in more unusual crops, such as shiitake mushrooms and ferns. Techniques from agro-ecology bring regenerative farming into the backyard, helping you to work towards greater self-sufficiency. Useful tips on seed saving and propagation help keep plant costs low, and there is practical advice on soil health, compost--essential for all no dig, organic gardeners--and pests and disease. A Food Forest in Your Garden will help you create your own productive forest gardens even in cooler climates.
Madeline Tyler and her two best friends, Ellie Jo Johnson and Olivia Chaplin, have just graduated from high school in Griffin, Georgia, in the spring of 1961. In search of a better life than rural Georgia offers, the girls set off in the pursuit of their dreams--but it isnt long before life steps in and derails their plans. Madelines dreams of attending college are cut short by the deteriorating health of her father, and she finds herself returning home to help out with her familys needs. Ellie and Olivia both enroll in beauty school, making a start only to see tragedy strike, ending the dreams of one in a heartbeat. Meanwhile, Madeline meets Bart Richmond, a charismatic used-car dealer and wannabe NASCAR driver who likes fast women and faster cars--and he has his sights set on her. To complicate matters further, Nick Elliott, Barts married friend and owner of Griffins cotton mills, cant get Ellie out of his mind after watching her win the local Miss Iris contest. Only time will tell how the two men will impact the friends lives. Set in the South in the 1960s, this saga tells stories of love lost and found for three young women whose lives are forever changed.
