Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines: A Guide to Using, Growing, and Propagating North American Woody Plants - Rilegato

Cullina, William

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0618098585 ISBN 13: 9780618098583

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2002

Riassunto

A comprehensive, illustrated reference covering nearly one thousand native woody plants discusses the benefits of using such trees, shrubs, and vines in ecological gardening to provide food and shelter to attract birds and butterflies and offers helpful instructions on how to select, cultivate, and propagate a variety of native species.

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"A comprehensive reference book on North American native woody plants. (B)ecause Cullina is a knowledgable, passionate lifelong plantsman and a good writer, it's fascinating to dip into (Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines) anywhere. The cultivation advice is clear, and entries on individual plants are enriched by personal anecdote, informed opinion and historical knowledge." - Chicago Tribune

"Essential. . . written in lively, informative language. . . an inspired effort and loaded with useful information. (Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines) offers information that is considerably more helpful and interesting than the facts one finds in most plant reference books." - Green Bay Press-Gazette

"(Bill Cullina) writes with a clarity and liveliness that makes you want to keep reading. . . his descriptions make (Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines) hard to put down." - The Oregonian

"Outstanding." - Denise Cowie, syndicated garden columnist

"'Must have' for any gardener who is concerned about the environment." Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Cullina's writing is a pleasure to read - beautifully descriptive, informative, and personal. (Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines) is highly recommended." Library Journal Starred

"A useful tool for both novice and accomplished gardeners." - Science News

"(Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines is) an important book for professional nurserymen. Cullina also writes so well that this is the rare encyclopedia that can be read for pleasure. This handsome well-designed volume is an excellent value." Boston Globe

L'autore:

William Cullina, nursery manager and propagator at the Garden in the Woods, the famous showplace headquarters of the New England Wild Flower Society, has been passionate about plants since he was a child. He has traveled extensively in the United States and Canada, studying and photographing plants. His very wide interests include collecting orchids (one thousand miniature epiphytes), making wheel-thrown stoneware, and building furniture from wood he has cut and turned to lumber himself. He writes for the major gardening magazines and is in great demand as a speaker.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0618098585
• ISBN 13: 9780618098583
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 354