Flower Gardening with a Plan | Kids' Catalog | The Indianapolis Public Library

Book - 2019

With thousands of different species to choose from, flowers can easily overwhelm when deciding what to grow. This guide helps gardeners consider what to p...Show more With thousands of different species to choose from, flowers can easily overwhelm when deciding what to grow. This guide helps gardeners consider what to plant by sorting entries into various categories, ensuring a reader can find a flower to suit whatever space it will inhabit. With photographs and details in plentiful supply, the Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers contains knowledge useful for any gardener of any skill level. Show less

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Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs

377 Flower Varieties for A Vibrant Garden : Designing, Planting, and Maintaining A Beautiful Garden

Book - 2018

For a more focused guide to choosing a flower, consider a book dedicated to the most popular varieties of flowers. Prepare for the season with advice on h...Show more For a more focused guide to choosing a flower, consider a book dedicated to the most popular varieties of flowers. Prepare for the season with advice on how to care for each flower and generally plan your garden—and coordinate your ideas with the other books on this list to create a garden tailored to your imagination and space. If the amount of choice from other resources proves a bit much to sift through, try narrowing your search down to these classic favorites. Show less

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Growing Flowers

Everything You Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms

by Irving, Niki

Book - 2021

Up next is one of those books that’s exactly as it sounds. Growing Flowers breaks down every aspect of growing flowers, from tools and how to use them to ...Show more Up next is one of those books that’s exactly as it sounds. Growing Flowers breaks down every aspect of growing flowers, from tools and how to use them to caring for and presenting your flowers. A useful guide for any stage of the gardening process, this book contains guidance for many situations and answers to many questions. Show less

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The Month-by-month Gardening Guide

Daily Advice for Growing Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs & Houseplants

by Böhmig, Franz

Book - 2022

If you like to plan well in advance, this guide could be exactly what you need for your gardening ideas. Organizing advice by month for a variety of metho...Show more If you like to plan well in advance, this guide could be exactly what you need for your gardening ideas. Organizing advice by month for a variety of methods, this book ensures gardeners remain on-track as the weather changes and seedlings begin to sprout. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of monthly developments, the book also contains a wealth of more general information about flowers and plants for some offhand questions that might arise during the process. Show less

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The Gardener's Palette

Creating Colour Harmony in the Garden

by Thompson, Jo

Book - 2022

While the science of gardening warrants its own books, the art remains important for any who desire a pleasant aesthetic for their garden. Flowers cover t...Show more While the science of gardening warrants its own books, the art remains important for any who desire a pleasant aesthetic for their garden. Flowers cover the entire color wheel, and gardens are often seen as works of art—a sentiment supported by this book’s exploration of color palettes in nature. With details of each plant in every featured garden, readers can look forward to using the same palettes in their gardens—or finding enough inspiration to make some of their own. Show less

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Building Raised Beds

Easy, Accessible Garden Space for Vegetables and Flowers

by Bradley, Fern Marshall

Book - 2015

Raised bed gardening combines the appeal of a backyard garden with the order of a controlled space. Finding a starting point for such an endeavor can be d...Show more Raised bed gardening combines the appeal of a backyard garden with the order of a controlled space. Finding a starting point for such an endeavor can be difficult, as can planning how much material is needed for each step. This book includes beginner-friendly advice on planning and building your raised bed as well as planting the specimens that will grow within it. Show less

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Container and Fragrant Gardens

How to Enliven Spaces With Containers and Make the Most of Scented Plants

by Loewer, H. Peter

Book - 2020

Plans for flower gardens often focus on visual appeal, but recalling the occasion we had time to smell the roses reminds us of the other senses flower gar...Show more Plans for flower gardens often focus on visual appeal, but recalling the occasion we had time to smell the roses reminds us of the other senses flower gardens appeal to. Planning around sight and smell together can allow for new ideas and give a new perspective to gardening—and use of containers ensures a gardener can position their plants in the best place for whatever sense they wish to call to the most. Show less

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The Right-size Flower Garden

by Mendez, Kerry Ann

Book - 2015

While many gardeners dream of acres filled with their favorite blooms, we most often find ourselves in more humble environments. We need not despair over ...Show more While many gardeners dream of acres filled with their favorite blooms, we most often find ourselves in more humble environments. We need not despair over such limitations, however; even though our work probably won’t dazzle national television hosts, we can work with the space we have to create a garden not only within our means but within our vision. Finding enjoyment in the gardens we cultivate should be a constant, after all, and working with the spaces we have shows us how rewarding even a seemingly small garden can be. Show less

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Big Ideas for Small Spaces

Creative Ideas and 30 Projects for Balconies, Roof Gardens, Windowsills, and Terraces

by Maguire, Kay

Book - 2017

For more ideas to plan a garden in a limited space, consider a guide that specializes in economy of both space and material. Big Ideas for Small Spaces he...Show more For more ideas to plan a garden in a limited space, consider a guide that specializes in economy of both space and material. Big Ideas for Small Spaces helps gardeners remain encouraged in their hobby despite any limitations; with advice for growing plants using budgeted resources, this book will help you lay plans no matter what kind of space you're considering for a garden. Show less

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Home Gardener's Garden Pests & Diseases Specialist Guide

Identifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases of Ornamentals, Vegetables and Fruits

by Squire, David

Book - 2016

Nature tends to take as much as it gives. We celebrate nature when our flowers bloom even as we fight it when pests and disease threaten our work. For age...Show more Nature tends to take as much as it gives. We celebrate nature when our flowers bloom even as we fight it when pests and disease threaten our work. For ages, farmers and gardeners alike have struggled against these persistent forces, a struggle we are better equipped to deal with than ever before. This guide for home gardeners highlights many of the tools and approaches at our disposal, especially those that don’t include chemicals capable of harming plants or those who tend them. Show less

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Cut Flower Growing

A Beginner's Guide to Planning, Planting and Styling Cut Flowers, Whatever your Space

by Slater, Marianne

Book - 2022

Displaying one’s own flowers in the home is an excellent way to add color and ambience to any room in addition to enjoying the product of the hobby. This ...Show more Displaying one’s own flowers in the home is an excellent way to add color and ambience to any room in addition to enjoying the product of the hobby. This guide helps gardeners plan for presentation from the start and includes advice for keeping your flowers looking presentable for as long as possible. If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your personal space, consider adding new color and life with your flowers. Show less

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Seasonal Flower Arranging

Fill your Home With Blooms, Branches, and Foraged Materials All Year Round

by Chezar, Ariella

Book - 2019

For inspiration in displaying your flowers around your home, Seasonal Flower Arranging provides plenty of ideas for special occasions. Take planning from ...Show more For inspiration in displaying your flowers around your home, Seasonal Flower Arranging provides plenty of ideas for special occasions. Take planning from your garden to your household to create spaces where guests can appreciate your work no matter the reason for their visit. With this guide, you can plan such celebrations and gatherings ahead of time with flowers appropriate for every season, allowing you to design and decorate no matter the month. Show less

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