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The 18th and 19th centuries saw changes in the landscape of England which were often seen as political statements. Everett reviews the debate (1760-1820) looking at the attempts of writers to defend a "traditional" or tory view of landscape against the privatizing tendency of improvement.

For any herbist this is an indispensable handbook of fascinating lore, of tips on practical herb garden design, and of comprehensive guidance in cultivating and harvesting herbs. Non-native herbs grow best and look best in gardens that reproduce their native habitats. This view is the keystone of The Essence of Herbs.

Unlike animals that can run from danger or migrate to a more hospitable environment, plants must rely on adaptations that permit them to survive where they are. The mechanisms that plants employ to survive are explained and illustrated in this primer.

A chronological account of the introduction of houseplants in America.

This groundbreaking, practical guide for orchid lovers focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 Bulbophyllum species and 170 related species and hybrids. This is a black-and-white edition.