CONSERVATORY, GLASSHOUSE and INDOOR GARDENING

Some would-be gardeners simply have the opposite of green fingers: everything they touch seems to droop and wilt. However, do not despair...discover these 37 varieties of flowers, foliage and cacti which will hold their own in the face of minimal TLC. Best of all, there's no need to sacrifice beauty: the selection includes Baby's Tears, a Chinese Evergreen, a Lacy-Tree Philodendron and a Peace Lily. In addition to an easy-to-follow basics section, the entries include photos, information on caring for each plant and tips for growing them like a pro.

ISBN: 9781402740893

CORE STOCK Prepare to prune and propagate to cacti perfection with this essential pocket-sized guide. One hundred and one nuggets of practical information take you stage-by-stage towards a broad understanding of the care of succulents and their spiky par

CORE STOCK
By "Ritterhausen, Wilma"
ISBN 276428471

Concentrating on the botanical or species orchid as opposed to the hybrid orchid, the author sets out to explain its background in geographic and climatic terms as an introduction to a sensible approach to home cultivation. A section on the orchid and its structure is followed by a world-wide survey of the natural habitats of the different species. A table giving the classification of orchids, their genera and their species or subtribes is included. Practical advice is given on the actual growing of orchids in the home of greenhouse environment. The author also surveys in brief the illustration of orchids in books and prints over the century. The final and largest section fo the book is a gallery of different botanical orchids. These are shown in full colour photographs and are accompanied by a verbal description detailing their climactic constraints, their dimensions, a general description and handy hints relating to the popular orchid. COVER PRICE £19.95

isbn: 9781870673259

A look at cacti through photographs and text.

isbn: 3822877603

The strange and beautiful world of cacti and succulents is explored in this inspirational guide to the care and cultivation of the wide variety of species available. * This book explains in detail all the techniques needed to keep cacti and succulents in good shape. * The use of clear text, step-by-step photographs and illustrations will ensure that anybody can approach growing cacti and succulents with confidence. * Specially commissioned photography and an extensive directory makes this book essential for both the enthusiast and the less experienced gardener.

isbn: 0600603369

Prepare to prune and propagate to cacti perfection with this fantastic pocket-sized guide. One hundred and one nuggets of practical information take you stage-by-stage towards a broad understanding of the care of succulents and their spiky partners. Whether you are a budding enthusiast or a fully flowered expert this handy book is a must have.

Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts. More than 250 different species or genera, and their natural habitats are described. Topics covered include: the unique nature of succulents; the natural environment; history, classification and nomenclature; watering, feeding, general care and propagation; pests and diseases; and profiles of cacti and other succulents.

ISBN: 9781861268723

Cacti and succulents are guaranteed to invoke a response or an emotion. They are simply too dramatic not to be noticed and admired. "Cacti and Succulents" will familiarize the reader with the fascinating world of cacti and succulents, and introduce a selection of easy-to-grow species suitable for the beginner, as well as some of the more difficult and desirable species that make up this fascinating group of plants. Cacti and succulents differ vastly in shape and size: some, such as the mighty saguaro (Camegiea gigantea), can reach a height of over 20m, while others are no taller than a few stacked coins. Cacti increasingly find favour amongst city dwellers, regardless of whether they have large gardens or a balcony or patio available for a few choice plants only. As a result of their often bizarre morphologies, cacti have acquired a large worldwide following of dedicated collectors and growers.

ISBN: 9781845371678

This guide takes an in-depth look at the cacti and succulents genera. The main characteristics of each of the 21 families covered in the book are described and cultivation tips are offered to ensure vigour and flowering and propagation tips are aimed at beginners and specialists. Further chapters explore the history and conservation of the genera and provide an informed background to the plants. The detailed plant descriptions in the A-Z of cacti and other succulents are comprehensive and include the origins of each plant, growing requirements, propagation tips and conservation concerns.

ISBN: 9780715309254

The strange and beautiful world of cacti and succulents is explored in this guide to their care and cultivation. It includes tips and techniques on treating pests, diseases, equipment, propagation, and more.

ISBN: 9780600614685

A study of the horticulture of carnivorous plants, with comprehensive chapters on care and cultivation. It explores the astonishingly subtle manner in which each type of flytrap entices, catches and digests its prey. The author focuses on 50 species, from the mountains of Borneo to the Australian bush to the Amazon jungle, using photographs, line illustrations and diagrams to illustrate their peculiarities.

isbn: 1899296131

Plants that trap and eat animals have inspired awe since before the days of Darwin. Lured into the danger zone by optical, tactile, and olfactory strategies, the preys succumb to ingenious traps and face their doom. But unlike plants that temporarily catch insects for pollination, the true carnivores go considerably further: they digest them for the nutrients they need to survive in extremely inhospitable sites on land and in water. This exquisite, thoroughly up-to-date book, copiously illustrated with closeup photography, provides the first comprehensive listing of some 630 known carnivorous plant species, described in fascinating detail, with identification history, physiology, ecology, and an extensive bibliography. It is an essential reference for hobbyist, naturalist, and collector alike.

ISBN: 9780881927924

Cattleyas, first introduced in 1818, defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. This informative book describes each species in detail and includes all that is required to grow cattleyas successfully.

ISBN: 9780881927641

One of the most comprehensive books on the subject ever published, The Complete Book of the Greenhouse is an invaluable reference text for amateur gardeners, horticultural students, and professional nurserymen alike. This book covers every aspect of greenhouse gardening, from the design and construction, through the modern aids and techniques of greenhouse keeping, to planting choices and maintenance. This is an inspirational source of ideas and techniques for all those with an interest in greenhouse gardening.

ISBN: 9781841881454

Providing expertise on the subject, this is a beginner's guide for the modern busy gardener. It presents information on conservatory and houseplants in a plant-per-page layout. COVER PRICE £6.99

isbn: 0751338788

Presents a looks at conservatory design. This work provides guidance on freestanding glasshouses, covering decoration and design through to the choice and care of suitable plants.

ISBN: 9781845332549

Diana Yakeley, a renowned interior designer and past chairman of the British Interior Design Association, explores every aspect of conservatories and sunrooms, from their genesis and construction to practical ideas for their style and usage, with inspirational ideas for formal or informal designs, planting schemes and practical considerations such as materials, ventilation and lighting.

ISBN: 9781903141588

OCTOBER 2008

Whether it's a small citrus plant or a large vine, conservatory plants are more popular than ever. Collins Practical Gardener Conservatory & Greenhouse Gardening is bursting with practical advice and step-by-step instructions covering everything from choosing and planning a structure to filling it full of plants and keeping them thriving. Covers all the technical know-how you'll need including planning permission, different types of structure available and how to keep your greenhouse clean. The book is a complete guide to how to maintain different types of growing conditions using heaters, ventilation, water systems, light and shade, and tips on what plants grow best in which environment. it contains all the information you will need on feeding, watering, repotting, pruning and support - even advice on keeping your plants healthy while you're on holiday! A comprehensive A-Z directory of all commonly available conservatory and greenhouse plants provides an at-a-glance reference for care needs and individual varieties. Another invaluable feature is the diagnostic troubleshooting chart, enabling you to identify plant problems from the symptoms. Bursting with information, advice and practical tips this informative guide to conservatory and greenhouse gardening is the most attractive and down-to-earth reference of its kind. Contents: / INTRODUCTION. / BUYING AND BUILDING A GREENHOUSE/ CONSERVATORY -Choosing a greenhouse -Siting and erecting a greenhouse./conservatory / PLANNING YOUR GREENHOUSE -Planning the space -Temperature -Water -Light / CARING FOR THE PLANTS -Soil -Watering -Humidity -Feeding -Cleaning -Support -Pruning / PROPAGATION / SEASON BY SEASON GUIDE. -Maintaining the greenhouse -A-Z directory -Troubleshooting Chart -Pests and diseases

isbn: 000718400x

Volume 1 includes camelias, pelargoniums, fuchsias, magnolias, euphorbias, hibiscus and bourgainvillaea, as well as tender roses and other select groups. All these plants grow outdoors in Mediterranean or subtropical climates and most of them need the shelter of a cool greenhouse or conservatory in areas that have frost in winter, a few need heat. All of them can be grown outdoors in the UK summer. There are also introductory chapters on garden and greenhouse cultivation, types of conservatory and on the habitat of species in the wild.

isbn: 0330373757

Volume 2 includes begonias, lilies, jasmines, orchids, hoyas, palms, ferns, oleanders and other select groups. All these plants grow outdoors in Mediterranean or subtropical climates and most of them need the shelter of a cool greenhouse or conservatory in areas that have frost in winter, a few need heat. All of them can be grown outdoors in the UK summer. There are also introductory chapters on garden and greenhouse cultivation, types of conservatory and on the habitat of species in the wild.

isbn: 0330373765

Out of her extensive experience of growing plants under glass, author and broadcaster Anne Swithinbank has written this guide to conservatory plants and how to grow them. The core of the book is an illustrated encyclopaedic catalogue of more than 1000 of the best conservatory plants. Selected for their attractiveness and usefulness, the plants are described in detail with full information about their cultivation. They are arranged according to use - for dramatic impact or as background, for seasonal interest or temporary display. There is also practical advice on feeding and watering, ways of regulating light, temperature and humidity, and step-by-step propagation.

ISBN: 9780711218277

This work gives the reader all the inspiration and information needed to create a display of flowering and foliage plants indoors for any situation, be it a small window box or a large conservatory. COVER PRICE £10.99

isbn: 1855856263

Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all illustrated with color photographs. Almost all the horticulturally popular species are included, along with some lesser-known but spectacular species recently discovered in the highlands of New Guinea that are likely to become popular in the future.

isbn: 0881928054

This text explains why we experience indoor air pollution problems (such as Sick Building Syndrome) and how houseplants can help combat specific pollutants, including how and why they do it, and how to care for them. Each houseplant is rated according to its overall and specific effectiveness. COVER PRICE £14.99

isbn: 0297834843

Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture, and filter toxins. Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere. In research designed to create a breathable environment for a NASA lunar habitat, noted scientist Bill Wolverton discovered that houseplants are the best filters of common pollutants, such as ammonia, formaldehyde and benzene - chemicals released by furniture, carpets, building materials and photocopiers and then trapped by closed ventilation, leading to a host of respiratory and allergic problems now called Sick Building Syndrome. Here Dr Wolverton shows you how to grow 50 plants as accessible and trouble-free as the tulip and Boston fern. He rates each plant for its effectiveness in removing various pollutants. Studies show we spend around 80% of our lives indoors which means good indoor air is vital for good health. How to Grow Fresh Air will show you how to purify the environment that has the most impact on you.

ISBN: 9780297844778

Traces the history of greenhouses and conservatories and shows examples from Britain, Europe, and America.

ISBN: 9781854101136

A greenhouse can be a garden's greatest asset: its nucleus and powerhouse. There are many ways of using a greenhouse and a gardener can adopt one or all of them. In spring, you can start all kinds of young plants from seed; raise tender perennials to fill gaps in the garden; give young vegetable plants like beans and sweetcorn a head start; sow early lettuce while the soil is too sticky to work outdoors. During spring and summer, you can raise greenhouse crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines and chillis. You'll be able to overwinter tender plants such as bananas and cannas. And the greenhouse can be a showcase full of beautiful, unusual and exotic plants. Trained at Kew and for many years Glasshouse Supervisor at the RHS Garden at Wisley, Anne Swithinbank is the expert on greenhouse gardening, and in this book she comprehensively describes the techniques that will allow you to greatly expand the growing capabilities of your garden. COVER PRICE £19.99

isbn: 9780711224353

For centuries, carnivorous plants have carried an air of fascination and mystique unparalleled in the plant world. "Growing Carnivorous Plants" is a comprehensive guide to identifying and cultivating these remarkable plants. From the well-known Venus flytrap to obscure African sundews, from the giant pitcher plant vines of Borneo the microscopic bladderworts of Florida, more than 200 species, hybrids and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described. Included are explanations of the fascinating and diverse mechanisms the plants use to trap their victims. Imitating a plant's natural environment is the key to success in growing carnivorous plants, and this book will help readers select the best plants to grow on a windowsill, in a terrarium or greenhouse. Information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require. The book's 400 photographs include both spectacular images from the wild and lovely plants in cultivation.

isbn: 0881928070

Growing plants in the home has always been popular, but Diana Yakeley, an interior and garden designer has developed a stylish new design philosophy for displaying plants in the contemporary home. In this beautiful new book, she shows how to choose and position plants to create maximum impact, taking into account scale and proportion, form and shape, color and scent, and texture and pattern. There is also guidance on finding just the right containers and accessories to suit different plants and room schemes.

ISBN: 9781903141595

Indoor plants: everyone has them, but few people are aware of the incredible range of weird and wonderful species it is possible to grow -- and it seems even fewer people know how to keep them alive! This new title in the highly successful Collins Practical Gardener series will show you how. The opening practical section takes an in-depth look at the specialised microclimates of a house -- how they change from room to room, and how they affect the growing conditions of plants. The book then takes the major groups of indoor plants -- foliage, flowering, temporary and cacti & other succulents -- and demonstrates the basic care requirements for each. In addition, there are special sections on propagating to increase your stock, grooming and cleaning plants, plus a troubleshooting chapter on dealing with pests and diseases. Properly cared for, house plants can become a major part of the decoration of your house, and this book includes an extensive chapter on all aspects of interior decorating with plants -- featuring inspirational ideas on pots and planters, where to position them and how to combine plants for impressive displays in every room. Contents include:* Indoor Microclimates; Basic Care -- watering, feeding, heat, light and soil; Grooming and Maintenance; Propagation; Designing with Indoor Plants; A-Z Directory of Indoor Plants; Troubleshooting; Pests and Diseases

isbn: 0007164076

This work features over 200 bizarre and beautiful insect-eating plants. It is illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs, botanical line-drawings, diagrams and more! This engrossing volume takes a truly comprehensive look at the weird and wonderful world of the carnivorous plant. "Insect Eaters" identifies the various types of carnivorous plants, giving detailed information on how they trap and feed on their prey, how best to grow and cultivate them, where to find the best seeds, an much, much more! Full of practical and informative hints, tips, and anecdotes from an award-winning grower, this is a "must have" volume for anyone who keeps carnivorous plants.PUBLISHED PRICE £14.99

ISBN: 9781899296309

Houseplants bring life and colour to indoor spaces, brightening our surroundings and softening even the most spartan of interiors. The beauty of houseplants is that, with the right amount of light, watering and fertilizing regime, a huge range of species can be grown indoors - from succulents to bonsai and from foliage and flowering plants to fruit-bearing species. This opens an abundance of possibilities for the indoor gardener. "Complete Indoor Plants" is a comprehensive guide to caring for house-plants, covering everything from buying the right ones to helping them thrive, as well as propagation, repotting grooming and protecting them against pests and diseases. "The Plant Directory", arranged by house-plant families, covers more than 300 popular species. The book steers clear of quick fix decor tips, but instead offers expert advice on achieving lasting success with house-plants. Each entry features a colour photograph for identification, the botanical and common names of the species, as well as essential information in a handy icon panel. Standard information provided for each species includes: height, spread, optimum climate and light, specific care instructions (watering feeding, repotting and general grooming) and propagation tips.

ISBN: 9781845371692

This book has 100 popular orchids fully identified, with the aid of at-a-glance reference symbols. It has superb colour photographs of each species, and tips on growing care.

ISBN: 9781904594857

Orchids were once just for the wealthy and the skilled greenhouse grower, but now they are for everyone. All too often they are thrown away after flowering - "The Orchid Expert" shows you how to make them permanent members of your family, with information on: the way to ensure repeat flowering; what to look for when buying a plant; the secrets of success plant by plant; orchid identification the unique "Expert" way; increasing your stock the simple way; and preserving blooms the microwave way. This book provides reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from "Expert" books - the world's best-selling gardening series.

ISBN: 9780903505673

This text aims to dispel the mystery surrounding the cultivation of orchids. Acting as a "guide to the best" of the 17,500 species, it clearly describes modern methods of cultivation for numerous orchids and their hybrids including a selection which can be grown without special equipment.COVER PRICE £18.99

ISBN: 9780715309742

This guide provides guidance on where and how to care for the many varieties of orchid that are now available. There is practical advice on growing and displaying orchids, as well as step-by-step sequences on equipment and routine care.

ISBN: 9781846810800

Orchids are the most charismatic of flowering plants and the largest family with over 20, 000 species. Many are naturally rare and others are thought to be endangered or extinct by habitat destruction and over-collecting. Orchids have a high profile in conservation but relatively little is known about their distribution and life styles. Author Harold Koopowitz gives the most up-to-date information on the biology, ecology, distribution, destruction and conservation of orchids that there has ever been.COVER PRICE £29.99

ISBN: 9780713486162

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the world of orchids, from the natural history and cultivation of wild species to the care of the most exotic hybrids. Specially commissioned photographs show how the newest of beginners can grow orchids with success. COVER PRICE £20.00

ISBN: 9780861019397

Introducing dozens of different plant species found in Asia, this field guide presents dazzling orchids in vibrant, life-like colour. Each entry is described in detail, and expert botanical information is included along with historical anecdotes.

ISBN: 9780862886028

"Orchids" introduces the beginner to the fascinating world of growing and caring for orchids. With more than 25,000 species, orchids are quite possibly the largest, and certainly the most diverse, plant family on earth. They are found all over the world (except the polar regions), in a wide range of biomes, and adapted to both epiphytic and terrestrial growth. Visually, orchids offer an exquisite variety of forms and colours, and hybridization has expanded the number of species and produced spectacular new combinations of colour and form. This book provides the beginner with commonsense advice on getting started with orchids, understanding the basics of orchid biology, caring for orchids in variety of settings (for example in the house, under a shade cloth or in the greenhouse) and mastering techniques for reportting, dividing and growing from seed. The second part of the book covers the major orchid families and their characteristics, with advice on choosing the plant that is right for your climate conditions. The book also covers pests and diseases and everything you need to know in order to enter your orchids in competition.

ISBN: 9781843308737