[PDF] How To Grow Fire Lilies eBook

Author : Stephania Mark
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,23 MB
Release : 2022-10-25
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The herbaceous, deciduous perennial plant known as the fire lily (Gloriosa superba), which is a member of the family Colchicaceae, is known for its brilliant flowers that resemble flames. Its alluring flowers come in a variety of hues, ranging from yellow-orange to deep red and pink, and are grown all over the world for the reason that they are so vibrantly beautiful. The fire lily is also known as the flame lily, gloriosa lily, glory lily, superb lily, climbing lily, and creeping lily. These are some of its other common names. The fire lily is a type of wildflower that is indigenous to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The fire lily is Zimbabwe's national flower. Botanists and gardeners all over the world grow fire lilies for their aesthetic value, and the plant has naturalized in parts of Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Author : Matt Candeias
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 41,75 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1642504548

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The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Author : Cynthia Leal Massey
Publisher : Old American Publishing
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 22,37 MB
Release : 2013-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 981806853X

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Two sisters, their family torn by political turmoil and divided loyalties, struggle to survive the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Dolores, married to a cruel man she despises, falls in love with a vaquero who works on her husband's hacienda. Alicia, the younger headstrong, spirited sister, resists an arranged marriage after she meets the love of her life, a political compatriot of her rebel brother. Join these two sisters as they discover... the fiercest battles are fought on the landscape of the heart. Winner of the 2002 Independent eBook Award for Best Romance and a Finalist for the 2002 EPIC eBook award for Best Historical Novel.

Author : Jane Mossendew
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 27,79 MB
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780826470645

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For those who like to see God in nature and who understand that the church's year is based on nature's cycles, this gardening guide covers the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday and features one plant each day to illuminate Lenten themes such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Author : Barbara W. Ellis
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 43,39 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780618068906

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Offers advice on how to grow bulbs and describes the characteristics of more than 400 bulb plants.

Author : Sybille Engels
Publisher : Silverback Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,38 MB
Release : 2002-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1930603762

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An introduction to gardening that provides tips and information on choosing the right kind of plants, preparing the soil, caring for the plants, and other related topics.

Author : Steve Bender
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,35 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Gardening
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"Rushing and Bender are storytellers in the great Southern tradition, and expert gardeners, too. Best of all, they are wonderfully amusing companions for the trip on which they invite us: a tour of traditional Southern plants."--"Horticulture." 88 color photos. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.