Author: Iris Bannochie Publisher: MacMillan Education, Limited ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
The warm climate and generous rainfall of the Caribbean islands, together with rich soils, provide excellent conditions for growing a great variety of plant life. Columbus discovered that the indigenous peoples of the region were successfully growing an extensive range of plants and crops, and successive settlers of many cultures have introduced their familiar species. There are few places in the world with as great a diversity of plants as found in today`s Caribbean. This book tells the reader how to acheive the best results by learning more about the plants and how to grow them in particular situations. It covers all aspects of Caribbean and tropical gardening. It discusses climate, soils, drainage and irrigation, feeding, pruning and propagation. A chapter on landscape introduces the basics of garden design, and shows what to grow where. The section on plant competitors focuses on pest, disease and weed control in a tropical context. Iris Bannochie won the Gold Medal on three occasions at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and was awarded the Gold Vietch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1977 for her contribution to tropical horticulture.
Author: Olive Senior Publisher: Insomniac Press ISBN: 1897414838 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 139
Book Description
Gardening in the Tropics contains a rich Caribbean world in poems offered to readers everywhere. Olive Senior's rich vein of humour can turn wry and then sharp in satire of colour-consciousness, class-consciousness and racism. But her predominant tone is the verbal equivalent of a pair of wide-open arms.
Author: Ralph Trout Publisher: ISBN: 9780999223901 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 586
Book Description
Everything needed to plant a home garden, plus every vegetable, fruit, root grown throughout the tropical latitudes, history, nutrition and homeopathic uses for these fruits and vegetables.
Author: Jill Collett Publisher: MacMillan Education, Limited ISBN: 9780333688199 Category : Gardens Languages : en Pages : 199
Book Description
Whether read in the comfort of an armchair or while actually exploring a particular island, this beautifully illustrated work of reference is an ideal guide both for the professional horticulturist and keen amateur. Written from an historical perspective, the book also gives an up to date description of the indigenous plants peculiar to each island and examines the crucial differences in climate and soil. It also details the origins of the Botanical Garden and its importance in the protection of rare species. A wide selection of gardens is featured which provides a real feel for the diversity of plant life in the region as well as shedding new light on the complexity and beauty of the Caribbean as a whole.
Author: David W. Nellis Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc ISBN: 9781561640560 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean is a complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. It includes extensive characteristics of each plant, including: Form, flower and fruit date Geographic distribution and habitat Reproduction and propagation Ornamental uses Medicinal and toxic properties, including modern and folkloric beliefs and uses Ecological aspects This guide is a must-have for backyard gardeners and serious naturalists alike.
Author: Iris Bannochie
Author: H. F. Winters
Author: Iris Bannochie
Author: Olive Senior
Author: Ralph Trout
Author: Jill Collett
Author: David W. Nellis
Author: Cynthia H. Ferguson Fowler
Author: Diane Scullion Littler
Author: P. Narodny Honychurch