In this modern classic of gardening, noted author and artist Peter Loewer explores native American plants for the wild garden, whether it's a green sanctuary in the midst of a concrete landscape or a natural area on the edge of virgin forest. The book includes reliable information on cultivating and propagating the best wildflowers and shrubs and offers curious folklore and historical footnotes on wild flora and fauna.
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In this collection of 64 charming essays, well-known horticultural writer Loewer reflects on the flora and fauna encountered in his woodland gardens. Included in this melange for both the practicing and armchair gardener are stories on the origins of plant names, the life cycle of the fern, and the history of St. Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners (and cabdrivers). Loewer sprinkles the text with poetry and references to many of the classics of garden literature. A bibliography of the many works cited would have been an extra bonus, but still, this is enjoyable reading, sure to be appreciated where works such as Roger Swain's Earthly Pleasures ( LJ 1/1/81) and Katherine S. White's classic Onward and Upward in the Garden ( LJ 7/79) have been popular.
- Virginia A. Henrichs, Chicago Botanic Garden Lib., Glencoe, Ill.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Virginia A. Henrichs, Chicago Botanic Garden Lib., Glencoe, Ill.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Peter Loewer is vice president of the Botanical Gardens at Asheville in North Carolina and author of more than twenty gardening books.
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I picked up this book in a moment of weakness (a winter walk in the woods). Simply magical. A beautiful blend of lore, humour, genus/species derivation, and poetry. I'm in the process of teaching nature to the kids now that they have HTML squared away. This they can read to me in the car. It's that good. Peter, give us more.
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New York, American Indians, North America, United States, Neltje Blanchan, North Carolina, Janet's Rock, New England, William Robinson, Field Guide, Nature's Garden, New Jersey, Nova Scotia, The Wild Honeysuckle New!
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- The English Flower Garden by William Robinson on page 95, page 107, and page 207
- HOW TO KNOW WILDFLOWERS PA by William Star Dana in Front Matter, and page 33
- A Tale Of Two Cities by Charles Dickens on page 201
- The Carnivorous Plants by Francis Ernest Lloyd on page 72
- Tale of Two Cities (Penguin Readers Level 6) by Dickens on page 201
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