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Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates
	Author: Will Giles Publisher: Timber Press Category: Book List Price: ~~$49.95~~ Buy New: $26.92 You Save: $23.03 (46%) New (29) Used (9) from $26.92 Rating: 1 reviews Sales Rank: 295545 Media: Hardcover Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 440 Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1 Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.4 x 1.6 ISBN: 0881927856 Dewey Decimal Number: 635.903 EAN: 9780881927856 Publication Date: November 1, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Condition: New in good dust jacket. Jacket ripped on back cover. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 440 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.


Editorial Reviews: Product Description With their bold foliage, exuberant colors, and luscious scents, exotic plants ignite curiosity and thrill the senses. Fortunately for gardeners in the world's temperate regions, it's not necessary to live in the tropics to experience spiky agaves, bright cannas, and the flame-like blooms of Strelitzia reginae. The Encyclopedia of of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates showcases an unparalleled array of exotic plants sure to delight gardeners who covet their dramatic effects and flamboyant beauty. Drawing on his experience running the acclaimed Exotic Garden in decidedly un-tropical Norwich, England, Will Giles shows how—with a dash of insider know-how—a myriad of beguiling exotics can be persuaded to flourish in the unlikeliest places. Lavishly illustrated, this book is an inspirational and authoratative resource. It will inspire gardeners to question conventional hardiness restrictions, experiment with new plants, and create gardens that are out of the ordinary.

Customer Reviews: a must have for a gardeners reference library November 26, 2007 10 out of 13 found this review helpful Exotic plants, temperate climates - the possibilities' are endless if you know what temperature range a plant can withstand. High-impact plants are all the rage these days, and Will Giles profiles more than 1500 of them in his book Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates. This book offers readers in cool climates information on exotic plants that can thrive in their region thus allowing them to introduce the flamboyant beauty of the tropics to their own backyard. Many of the plants profiled are also photographed so that readers can see what the plant looks like. Latin as well as common names are used in each profile. Next is a listing telling of the plants hardiness and sun or shade requirements. This information is followed by a brief description of the plant. This is a must have book that should be on the shelves of all serious gardeners' reference books.