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Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You'll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a novice or veteran, have an acre to fill or a just few pots, or live in Calexico or Canada, “Succulents Simplified” is a dazzling primer for success with succulents! Debra Lee Baldwin, the Queen of Succulents, profiles the 100 top plant picks and includes basic information on how to grow and care for succulents no matter where you live. Step-by-step projects, including a cake-stand centerpiece, special-occasion bouquets, a vertical...
Author
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Jack Durkin is the ninth generation of Durkins who have for nearly 300 years weeded Lorne Field. It's an important job, though no one else seems to realize it. For, if the field is left untended, a horrific monster called an Aukowie will grow---a monster capable of taking over the entirety of America in just two weeks. Or so it is said ....
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
An updated guide to Minnesota's hardy native plants and how to incorporate them into your home landscape—with profiles of flowers, trees, shrubs, and more.
Gardeners enjoy Minnesota's native plants for more than their beauty. They are low maintenance, can survive difficult soil and weather conditions, provide unique landscape options, and celebrate the state's natural heritage. In this second photo-filled edition of Landscaping with...
Gardeners enjoy Minnesota's native plants for more than their beauty. They are low maintenance, can survive difficult soil and weather conditions, provide unique landscape options, and celebrate the state's natural heritage. In this second photo-filled edition of Landscaping with...
8) Crazy plants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents strange but true facts on plant adaptations, from succulents in the arid desert and insect-eating carnivorous plants to foul-smelling flowers and gigantic seeds.
10) Plant science
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Provides information on plant science, including how plants obtain the energy they need to flourish, why plants have so many different parts, how plants affect the world around them, and more.
12) The tiny seed
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Presents a simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.
16) Plants in winter
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs explore the changes that plants go through to survive winter weather. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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