Gardening with Antique Plants
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Author: David C. Stuart
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 160
Antique plant expert Stuart selects the best varieties for the contemporary garden, including original species introduced from the wild or plants that were bred over 100 years ago. Plants are suggested for a wide range of gardens, including Cottage; Wildflower; Topiary; and Kitchen. Each chapter contains a visual catalogue of antique varieties, stories of how the plants were introduced or bred by the early "florists", and ideas for combining them with other antique varieties. A set of cultivation notes provides practical guidance on growing the main species featured and this is linked to lists of specialist nurseries and mail-order suppliers.
Author: David C. Stuart
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 160
Antique plant expert Stuart selects the best varieties for the contemporary garden, including original species introduced from the wild or plants that were bred over 100 years ago. Plants are suggested for a wide range of gardens, including Cottage; Wildflower; Topiary; and Kitchen. Each chapter contains a visual catalogue of antique varieties, stories of how the plants were introduced or bred by the early "florists", and ideas for combining them with other antique varieties. A set of cultivation notes provides practical guidance on growing the main species featured and this is linked to lists of specialist nurseries and mail-order suppliers.
Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: David C. Stuart
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 160
Antique plant expert Stuart selects the best varieties for the contemporary garden, including original species introduced from the wild or plants that were bred over 100 years ago. Plants are suggested for a wide range of gardens, including Cottage; Wildflower; Topiary; and Kitchen. Each chapter contains a visual catalogue of antique varieties, stories of how the plants were introduced or bred by the early "florists", and ideas for combining them with other antique varieties. A set of cultivation notes provides practical guidance on growing the main species featured and this is linked to lists of specialist nurseries and mail-order suppliers.
Author: David C. Stuart
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 160
Antique plant expert Stuart selects the best varieties for the contemporary garden, including original species introduced from the wild or plants that were bred over 100 years ago. Plants are suggested for a wide range of gardens, including Cottage; Wildflower; Topiary; and Kitchen. Each chapter contains a visual catalogue of antique varieties, stories of how the plants were introduced or bred by the early "florists", and ideas for combining them with other antique varieties. A set of cultivation notes provides practical guidance on growing the main species featured and this is linked to lists of specialist nurseries and mail-order suppliers.
Gardening with Antique Plants