RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784726324
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'Who is the patron saint of gardeners? Which leafy South American herb, 200 times sweeter than sugar, has no calories? These are just two of the knotty brainteasers in this fun book for gardening know-it-alls, ideal for those wanting to test the limits of their botanical knowledge. And if you were wondering, the answers are: St Fiacre and stevia.' - Mail on Sunday Ever wanted to show just how much you know about roses? Or see if you can remember the Latin name for Japanese Maple? RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book is designed to test your horticultural and botanical knowledge with puzzles to delight and challenge. Featuring more than 400 lavishly illustrated questions, from anagrams to garden history, from obscure tools to identifying plants based on their leaves - there are questions for every level of gardening knowledge. Including... - Solve anagrams to improve your knowledge of Latin names - Test your ability to identify plant anatomy with annotated diagrams - Feature pages contain quizzes on specific themes such as botany, vegetables, houseplants, pests and plant care ...and much more.

Gardener's Quiz and Puzzle Book

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925820423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Test your botanical knowledge with over 100 puzzles and quizzes designed to ensnare and delight. Cultivated by garden expert Simon Arkeroyd and puzzle and quizmaster Dr Gareth Moore, this book contains breathtaking botanical illustrations throughout and a wide range of quizzes and puzzles perfect for any gardener who thinks they know their onions.

RHS Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Gardeners

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784729127
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and botanical knowledge of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere RHS Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Gardeners is a beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and botanical knowledge of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere. Testing everything from your knowledge of the creatures in your garden, to your ability to name the tools in the tool shed, as well as plenty of of no-knowledge-required gardening-themed logic puzzles, this is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, no matter their experience level. Quizzes include: - 12 'Planting Calendar' word searches based on what to plant in each month of the year - Match the leaf to the plant - Which horticultural hero am I?

RHS Botany for Gardeners

Author: Royal Horticultural Society
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1784725064
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 773

Book Description
'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - Gardeners Illustrated RHS Botany for Gardeners is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results. Illustrated throughout with beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, RHS Botany for Gardeners provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms, and show how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into thematic chapters covering everything from Plant Pests, and further subdivided into useful headings such as 'Seed Sowing' and 'Pruning'. 'Botany in Action' boxes provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice, and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that we grow today. Aided by this book, gardeners will unlock the wealth of information that lies within the intriguing world of botanical science - and their gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect gift for any gardener. Contents Includes... The Plant kingdom Growth, Form and Function Inner Workings Reproduction The Beginning of Life External Factors Pruning Botany and the Senses Pest, Diseases and Disorders Botanists and Botanical Illustration ... And Much More!

Gardener's Word Search Puzzle Book

Author: Jo Jo Puzzled
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781697554625
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69

Book Description
This large print puzzle book is designed especially for Gardeners! Features: - 50 Plant and Garden Themes that every Gardener will love - Indoor Plants, Roses, Flowering Shrubs, Hummingbird Plants, Compost, Xeriscape, Scented, Vines, Peppers and Many More! - Large Print to minimize eye strain and make the puzzles enjoyable. - Plant and Gardening themed borders provide daydreams of the garden and visual entertainment as you work through the puzzles. - Enjoy hours of mental stimulation by exercising your brain in a fun and relaxing way. -- Order today for yourself or for the perfect gift for any plant lover!

Cambridge College Gardens

Author: Tim Richardson
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 0711238510
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
For students and alumni, their families, Cambridge locals and for lovers of private gardens, Tim Richardson's book on the most exquisite gardens in and around the university of Cambridge's colleges combines brilliant research and elegant prose with stunning photography by Clive Boursnell. Following on the heels of Oxford College Gardens, this book invites an armchair appreciation of the history, horticulture and atmosphere that these hallowed gardens provide. The gardens are as rich and varied as the colleges themselves, often set within stunning architecture, and include formal quadrangles, naturalistic planting, walled gardens, rooftop oases, productive plots and watermeadows as well as the private spaces enjoyed exclusively by the college masters, porters and fellows.

The Escape Book 2

Author: Ivan Tapia
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 1781319529
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
Will you get to the Orwellians before the Wanstein Club get to you? The clock is ticking… Based on the global phenomenon of Escape Rooms, and following on from the international bestseller The Escape Book by Ivan Tapia, this book puts your ingenuity, wit and perseverance to the test with even more fiendish challenges, puzzles, and enigmas that you must solve to thwart the sinister Wanstein Club. Investigative journalist Candela Fuertes is at rock bottom: her fight against Castian Warnes, the head of the powerful and sinister Wanstein Club, has undermined her credibility as a journalist, and meanwhile she suspects Warnes is behind the car accident that put her boss in hospital. Corroded by the thirst for revenge, she decides to turn to the only people who can help her in a cause that seems already lost: the Orwellians, a group of hackers hell bent on revealing the secrets of the rich and famous. In order to get to the Orwellians, you and Candela must follow their trail all over London. The chapters of the book are jumbled up, and to know where to continue reading, you must solve the puzzles, optical illusions, conundrums and anagrams that you find. Each time you solve a puzzle, the number you arrive at will indicate the page from which you can continue the story.

The Secrets of Great Botanists

Author: Matthew Biggs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925820256
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Illustrated with beautiful period botanical watercolours and vibrant photographs 'The Secrets of Great Botanists' delves into the lives of 35 revolutionary botanists driven by an insatiable desire to learn and discover, so that we might benefit from improved crops, medicines or gardens, showing what ordinary gardeners can learn from their legacies.

The Old Farmer's Almanac Flower Gardener's Handbook

Author: Old Farmer's Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 1571989285
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Grow the most beautiful and colorful flowers! You can develop and nurture a flower garden that is delightful to behold and easy to maintain and makes you smile through the seasons with tried-and-true wisdom from The Old Farmer's Almanac. Whether you don't know dead heading from dormancy or bonemeal from a bleeding heart or you have a flower-cutting bed that is the envy of local florists, you'll quickly benefit from the time-saving tips, inspiring ideas, and proven techniques that pack this easy-to-use guide. Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands, The Old Farmer's Almanac Flower Gardener's Handbook (companion to the Vegetable Gardener's Handbook) is loaded with advice and inspiration to guarantee success for every flower garden--and any gardener!" --

Practical Botany for Gardeners

Author: Geoff Hodge
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022609409X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Gardening can be frustratingly shrouded in secrecy. Fickle plants make seemingly spontaneous decisions to bloom or bust, seeds sprout magically in the blink of an eye, and deep-rooted mysteries unfold underground and out of sight. Understanding basic botany is like unlocking a horticultural code; fortunately learning a little science can reveal the secrets of the botanical universe and shed some light on what’s really going on in your garden. Practical Botany for Gardeners provides an elegant and accessible introduction to the world of botany. It presents the essentials that every gardener needs to know, connecting explanations of scientific facts with useful gardening tips. Flip to the roots section and you’ll not only learn how different types of roots support a plant but also find that adding fungi to soil aids growth. The pruning section both defines “lateral buds” and explains how far back on a shoot to cut in order to propagate them. The book breaks down key areas and terminology with easy-to-navigate chapters arranged by theme, such as plant types, plant parts, inner workings, and external factors. “Great Botanists” and “Botany in Action” boxes delve deeper into the fascinating byways of plant science. This multifaceted book also includes two hundred botanical illustrations and basic diagrams that hearken to the classic roots of botany. Part handbook, part reference, Practical Botany for Gardeners is a beautifully captivating read. It’s a must for garden lovers and backyard botanists who want to grow and nurture their own plant knowledge.