With this reference, gardeners can successfully replicate alpine plants' native conditions, allowing them to grow such choice alpines as gentians, daphnes, and Dianthus. Dramatic photographs and descriptions take readers through the Pyrenees, Alps, Balkans, and Carpathians to capture the charms of these unique mountain plants.
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The photogenic vertex of Switzerland's Matterhorn, a dramatic image, sets the mood for Jermyn's beguiling grower's guide to plants at home in Europe's lofty mountain regions. Packed with intriguing botanical lore and horticultural details, Jermyn is primarily concerned with helping gardeners learn how to choose the proper site to cultivate each alpine species, be it endemic to areas of the Pyrenees, the Alps, or the Balkans. Years in the nursery industry give Jermyn an insider's knowledge of the different alpine zones and soil conditions. Spring-blooming beauties--windflowers and primroses, snowflakes and buttercups--are introduced, followed by a travelogue-like format moving from west to east. Both novices and serious green thumbs on the lookout for rare and choice treasures to add to their rockeries will be equally fascinated by Jermyn's lovely, detailed descriptions. In addition, photographs show close-up views of plants together with magnificent scenery. Although alpines can be difficult to grow, their charms are captivating. Alice Joyce
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"Both novices and serious green thumbs on the lookout for rare and choice treasures to add to their rockeries will be equally fascinated by Jermyn's lovely, detailed descriptions."—Alice Joyce, Booklist, October 15, 2005 (Alice Joyce Booklist )
"Written for the alpine plant enthusiast, this reference book provides an exhaustive review of the European continent and offers the reader a wealth of information on this unique gardening niche."—Jim Latchney, American Reference Books Annual, March 2006 (Jim Latchney American Reference Books Annual )
"Written for the alpine plant enthusiast, this reference book provides an exhaustive review of the European continent and offers the reader a wealth of information on this unique gardening niche."—Jim Latchney, American Reference Books Annual, March 2006 (Jim Latchney American Reference Books Annual )
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Want to take a hike in the alpine zones of europe? This book does that and more. Jermyn takes us on hike and identifies plants along the way, showing how they grow and how we can grow them in our own rock gardens. A fun book with loads of information.
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Maritime Alps, Eastern Alps, French Alps, Jim Jermyn, Munich Botanic Garden, European Alps, Swiss Alps, Lake Garda, Mont Cenis, Dieter Schacht, Austrian Alps, Alpine Garden Society, Czech Republic, Duncan Lowe, Hohe Tauern, Jack Drake, Cottian Alps, Edrom Nurseries, Flora Europaea, Italian Alps, John Innes, Wilhelm Schacht, Bavarian Alps, Gran Paradiso, Julian Alps New!
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I am sure it would be a fascinating exercise to ask an avid plantsperson which plant or flower triggered their interest in gardening. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Maritime Alps, Eastern Alps, French Alps, Jim Jermyn, Munich Botanic Garden, European Alps, Swiss Alps, Lake Garda, Mont Cenis, Dieter Schacht, Austrian Alps, Alpine Garden Society, Czech Republic, Duncan Lowe, Hohe Tauern, Jack Drake, Cottian Alps, Edrom Nurseries, Flora Europaea, Italian Alps, John Innes, Wilhelm Schacht, Bavarian Alps, Gran Paradiso, Julian Alps New!
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- Flora Europaea, Vol. 5: Alismataceae to Orchidaceae (Monocotyledones) by D. A. Webb on 8 pages
- English Rock Garden by Reginald Farrer on 6 pages
- Among the Hills by Reginald Farrer on page 99, page 115, and Back Matter
- Color Your Garden: The Royal Horticultural Society (Rhs) by Jill Billington on page 17, and page 30
- Saxifrages of Europe by David Webb in Back Matter
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