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"A visitor from down south stared at my apple tree and said: 'Those don't grow here you know. It's too cold.' If the apricot tree in Highlands knew it couldn't live here, it might stop scattering white blossoms over three lawns." – Bert Almon. Edmonton has a rich and diverse horticultural history. Vacant lot gardeners, rose gardeners, and horticultural societies have all contributed to the beautification of the capital city of Alberta, and through...
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Storey Pub
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2011.
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English
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Vegetables are more than just food for humans--they've been characters, companions, and even protagonists throughout history. This is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical significance of 23 of the world's most popular vegetables.
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"Have you ever wondered how everyday staples such as peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash and corn ended up on our plates? In The Seed Detective, seed guardian and award-winning film and television producer Adam Alexander tells of his far-flung seed-hunting adventures, revealing the surprising histories behind many of our everyday vegetables. How the common garden pea was domesticated over 8,500 years ago; that the first carrots originated in Afghanistan...
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Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"From secateurs to seed bombs, hybrids to ha-has, lawnmowers to land artists, the gardening world has long attracted innovators. This delightful book outlines the advances that changed horticulture and the landscape forever. The fascinating and amusing short entries are accompanied by charming specially created illustrations, making this the ideal gift for the gardener in your life"--Publisher's website.
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[s.n]
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[2010]
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English
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Explore the unique and never told story within Newport's "social history," the story of the Estate Gardeners of Newport. From as early as Colonial times, professional gardeners came to Newport from various parts of Europe, and with their horticultural talents, created spectacular gardens on its lavish estates. They earned Newport a worldwide reputation as a city known for its unique trees, ornate gardens and finely manicured grounds. See how they...
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