Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses (Timber Press Pocket Guides)

Darke, Rick

ISBN 10: 0881926531 / ISBN 13: 9780881926538

Edité par Timber Pr, 2004

A bright, square, and overall a nice copy. N° de réf. du vendeur BOS-E-06h-01808

Synopsis :

An accessible and comprehensive reference to the wide range of striking grasses available to gardeners, this pocket guide features an assortment of plants with varied textures, forms, sizes, and flowering times. In a handy, compact format, new varieties are presented, as well as plant descriptions and cultivation information. More than 500 species and cultivars are covered, illustrated with over 300 color photographs.

À propos de l?auteur: Rick Darke is a landscape design consultant, author, lecturer, and photographer based in Pennsylvania who blends art, ecology, and cultural geography in the creation and conservation of livable landscapes. His projects include scenic byways, public gardens, corporate and collegiate campuses, mixed-use conservation developments, and residential gardens. Darke served on the staff of Longwood Gardens for twenty years, and in 1998 he received the Scientific Award of the American Horticultural Society. His work has been featured in the New York Times and on National Public Radio. Darke has studied North American plants in their habitats for over three decades, and his research and lectures have taken him to Africa, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, and northern Europe. His books include The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (2007), The American Woodland Garden (2002), and In Harmony with Nature: Lessons from the Arts & Crafts Garden (2000). For further information visit www.rickdarke.com.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ornamental ...
Éditeur : Timber Pr
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good