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Florida's Best Herbs and SpicesNative and Exotic Plants Grown for Scent and Flavor
New edition June 2021
From the publisher:
Detailed profiles of nearly 100 plants, ranging from unusual tropical species, to temperate herbs, to native species
Information on cultivation, harvest, and use of the plants
A broad assortment of scent plants, descriptions of growth habits, landscape uses, and flowering characteristics for adding interest and color to a garden
Range maps for each species and covers every region of the state
Pineapple Press; ISBN 978-1-68334-276-2; copyright 2010, 2021
Price: $26.95In stock -
Florida's Carnivorous PlantsFrom Pineapple Press:Learn about Florida's endemic carnivorous plants in this exciting book written for the budding naturalist and hobbyist. Florida has dozens of native species of carnivorous plants - more than any other state in the United States - including sundews, butterworts, bladderworts, and pitcher plants. These plants use appealing scents, leaves, and sticky fluids to trap and imprison insects. Digestive fluids then absorb the prey, giving the plant its nutrients. Many of these plants can be grown at home in the backyard, in rain gardens, or in some cases on the windowsill.
This book provides an identification and growing guide for the major genera of carnivorous plants found in Florida. Each species description includes etymology, a history of the plant's discovery highlighting diverse scientists, anatomy, habitat range, and popular cultivars for beginners. Tables include soil requirements, types of potting, water level, amount of light, dormancy and temperature requirements, and propagation tips. A glossary provides readers with the tools to learn botanical jargon to improve their identification skills.
By Kenny Coogan, ISBN 978-1-68334-297-7, copyright 2022.
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Florida's Edible Wild Plants
If you’re a botanist or a curious epicure, you’ll seek out Peggy Lantz’s guide for its detailed information about Florida plant species and plant parts that are safe and nutritious to eat. But if you’re like most people, you’ll skip to the cookbook section first. From calamondin marmalade and sea grape jelly to elderberry champagne and beautyberry cake, the recipes in this guide don’t disappoint! You’ll also find an important chapter on what not to eat, as well as historical and personal anecdotes about gathering and preparing wild food in Florida.
Published by Seaside Publishing
154 pp.Price: $17.95In stock -
Flowering Plants and Butterflies of the Southeastern United StatesEnhance your butterfly garden with this informative brochure. Featuring 48 species of butterflies found in the southeastern US, along with 52 native wildflowers and plants that attract butterflies or serve as host plants for their larvae. The full-color brochure also provides valuable tips on designing an inviting butterfly garden.
Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolds to 18.5” x 7.5”Price: $0.60In stock -
Foraging FloridaFrom Falcon Guides:
Paleo-Indians lived more than 14,000 years ago in the land we now call Florida, and later came tribes of indigenous people known as the Ais, Calusa, Mayaimi, Tequesta, Timucua, and others. Still later came the Seminole and Miccosukee. These people were hunter-fisher-gatherers who lived off the bounty of what nature had to offer. Today, foraging wild fruits, nuts, grains, and other edible plant parts has become a popular pastime for outdoor enthusiasts throughout the country, but Florida in particular is a forager's paradise due to its wealth of both temperate and tropical native plants.
In this book, local naturalist Roger Hammer highlights edible and medicinal native and naturalized plants found throughout the state, from the far western Panhandle to the island chain of the Florida Keys. This forager's guidebook is organized by plant family so foragers can learn which species are closely related, and it includes a poisonous plant section so novices will know which plants to avoid. Recipes, identification tips, and instructions for how to prepare herbal and medicinal teas are offered throughout.
Inside you'll find:
- Detailed description and photos of each plant, including its uses
- Information on toxic look-alikes and cautions
- Recipes to prepare at home and on the trail
- A glossary of botanical terms
By Roger Hammer, ISBN 978-1-4930-6979-8, copyright 2023.
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Founding GardenersFrom Vintage Books:
For the Founding Fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions: a common interest as deeply ingrained in their characters as the battle for liberty and a belief in the greatness of their new nation.
Founding Gardeners is an exploration of that obsession, telling the story of the revolutionary generation from the unique perspective of their lives as gardeners, plant collectors, and farmers. Acclaimed historian Andrea Wulf describes how George Washington wrote letters to his estate manager even as British warships gathered off Staten Island; how a tour of English gardens renewed Thomas Jefferson's and John Adams's faith in their fledgling nation; and why James Madison is the forgotten father of environmentalism. Through these and other accounts, Wulf reveals a fresh, nuanced portrait of the men who created our nation.
By Andrea Wulf; ISBN 978-0-307-39068-4; copyright 2011.
Regular Price: $20.00Bulk Regular Price: $20.00In stock -
Garden Bugs & Insects of the South & SoutheastFrom Adventure Publications:
Simple and convenient - organized by group for quick and easy identification.
Pocket-size format - easier than laminated foldouts
Professional photos showing key traits
Icons that identify pollinators and pests
Easy-to-use information for even casual observers
Tips to attract beneficial bugs and repel damaging ones
Expert author is an entomologist and nature photographer
By Jaret C. Daniels, ISBN 978-1-59193-980-1, copyright 2021. Spiral bound.
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Gardening for Butterflies (Xerces Society Guide)From the publisher:
Protect and nurture the most beloved garden guests: butterflies, nature's kaleidoscopes with wings. The Xerces Society introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help and provides suggestions for native plants to attract them, habitat designs to help them thrive, and garden practices to accommodate all their stages of life. Join the effort to conserve butterflies and moths, and learn proven strategies for welcoming these extraordinary visitors.
From Timber Press. ISBN 978-1-60469-598-4, 286 pp, 2017.Price: $24.95In stock -
Growing Orchids: Easier Than You Think!Shot on location at the beautiful American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden in Delray Beach, Florida, this DVD dispels the myth that orchids are difficult to grow. Tom Sheehan and Bob Black, authors of Orchids to Know and Grow, use hands-on demonstrations to discuss easy-to-grow orchid varieties; selecting appropriate containers, planting medium, and fertilizers; watering requirements; and many more tips for caring for your orchids. 60 minutes.
ISBN: 978-0-916287-66-5Price: $25.00In stock -
Growing Up Florida-FriendlyGrowing Up Florida-Friendly: A Kid's Guide to the 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. This colorful, easy-to-read book is the perfect way to introduce youth to the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. Follow the travels of "Miss Flory" and FFL™ Kids Harriet and Russell as they learn to create vibrant, sustainable landscapes through efficient water use, mulching, distinguishing good bugs from bad bugs, recycling waste, and other important FFL™ practices. Written and illustrated by Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, this delightful book can be shared by children and adults, in the classroom and at home.
By Kim Pepitone Cottrell
Illustrated by Evelyn Lavaughn Davis
58 pages, full color. Copyright 2020.Price: $6.99In stock -
Helpful, Harmful, Harmless?There's a bug in your garden, but is it a good bug or a bad bug? Reaching for this handy, full-color guide can help you identify and understand the ecological roles of many important groups of insects and other small organisms common to Florida landscapes.
Price: $22.00In stock -
Horticultural Therapy MethodsFrom CRC Press:
Horticultural therapy has evolved from its use only by volunteer gardeners to become a recognized and respected therapeutic modality conducted by trained, registered professionals. This book presents types of programs, settings, and goals in horticultural therapy. It outlines treatment planning; development of sessions to meet treatment objectives; motivation and behavior management techniques; documentation guidelines; practical approaches for wellness; and resources for activity ideas. This revised edition updates materials and adds essential information on planning treatment sessions. It also provides horticultural therapy strategies to address treatment issues related to mental health, physical health, vocational skills, and wellness.Editors: Rebecca L. Haller, Christine L. Capra
2nd edition, 2017, 188ppISBN: 978-1-138-73117-2Price: $31.95In stock -
How Plants WorkThe Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do
By Linda Chalker-Scott
From the publisher:Why do container plants wilt even when they've been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Plant physiology - the study of how livings things function - can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter. In this book, horticulture expert Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms you with fascinating knowledge that will change the way you garden.
Timber Press, ISBN 9781604693386, copyright 2015, 236 pages
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Hydroponics for Small Farms and GardensToday consumers are more interested than ever in finding locally grown farm products that are fresh and nutritious, and are also very concerned about the food safety. All of these factors have driven interest in hydroponics to an all-time high. Produced by IFAS Extension agents at the North Florida Research and Education Center, this DVD offers a set of detailed, easy-to-follow segments covering all aspects of hydroponics, including:
- Choosing a growing system
- Media Choices
- Nutrient Delivery
- Pest Management
- Produce Varieties and Marketing
- Building a Hydroponic Floating Garden
Whether you're a commercial grower interested in setting up a hydroponic production system or a home gardener looking for a new challenge, this DVD is a great way to your feet (and hands) wet. 99 min.
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Monarch Butterflies: Eastern United StatesThe key to a thriving butterfly garden is ensuring that caterpillars have an abundant food source! Native milkweeds, in particular, play a crucial role as host plants for monarch butterflies. Our vibrant four-fold brochure serves as a succinct guide, showcasing native host plants that offer nourishment and shelter for not only monarch larvae but also 26 other butterfly species commonly found throughout the Eastern United States.
Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, expands to 18.5” x 7.5” when unfolded.Price: $0.60In stock -
Monarch Butterflies: Southeastern United StatesThe secret to a thriving butterfly garden is ensuring your caterpillars have an ample feast! Specifically tailored to cater to the needs of monarch butterflies, this vibrant four-fold brochure is your go-to guide for native host plants. These plants offer both nourishment and shelter for not only monarch larvae but also for 26 other butterfly species prevalent in the southeastern United States.
Compact yet informative, this brochure measures 4.5” x 7.5” and unfolds to a generous 18.5” x 7.5”.Price: $0.60In stock -
Month-by-Month Gardening in FloridaIf you garden in Florida, this is the resource you need. Well-known horticulturist and garden communicator Tom MacCubbin has written a comprehensive guide just for Florida gardeners. From annuals to vines, each chapter covers what you need to know each month of the year about planning, planting, care, watering, fertilizing, and solving problems in your Florida garden. Revised in 2014, this is the definitive "when-to" guide every gardener should have. 240 pp.
Published by Cool Springs Press.
Price: $26.99In stock -
Native Florida Plants for Shady LandscapesFlorida may be known as the Sunshine State, but much of its gardening happens in the shade. Cultivating a vibrant and ecologically balanced garden in low-light conditions poses a challenge, making author Craig Huegel’s guide to native plants for shady landscapes essential for Florida-friendly gardeners. Huegel delves into strategies for working with existing shade and creating shade where necessary, explores natural understory habitats across Florida, and identifies trees, shrubs, and plants that flourish in shady environments. With this fully illustrated guide, gardeners of all levels can confidently select the perfect plants for their specific conditions, ensuring success in every corner of the garden.
Published by University Press of Florida.
288 pp.Price: $26.95In stock -
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & ButterfliesThe presence of birds, bees, and butterflies indicates a healthy, earth-friendly environment. Transform your yard into an ideal habitat that attracts pollinators and supports their well-being. Discover how to landscape and establish pollinator gardens using readily available perennials that are low-maintenance and offer significant benefits for wildlife.
Inside, you'll find:
Overview of native pollinator species in the Southeast
Field guide to 110 native plants, categorized by required sunlight levels
Quick-reference chart detailing plants, light requirements, blooming periods, and the animals each plant attracts
Hardiness zone information, weed control tips, and more
Bonus: Customizable garden plans to suit your specific interestsBy Jaret C. Daniels
From Adventure Publications
ISBN 978-1-64755-036-3, Copyright 2021Price: $24.95In stock -
Native Plants for Florida GardensFlorida is home to an exciting palette of native plants that evolved to thrive in its wide range of climate regions. This book profiles 100 wildflowers, shrubs, vines, and trees that can transform typical Florida landscapes. Striking color photography showcases species and flowering characteristics. With the guidance and expertise of the Florida Wildflower Foundation, anyone can create lovely, low-maintenance gardens that will tolerate Florida's roughest conditions, resist diseases, and support biodiversity.
By Stacey Matrazzo and Nancy Bissett, ISBN 978-1-4930-4378-1, copyright 2020.Price: $21.95In stock