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Mistletoes of Southern Australia - Book Review
'Mistletoes of Southern Australia' brings a diverse range of information together into one easily accessible and beautifully presented volume.
Dec 18, 2011 - Suzan Phillips
Five Common Botanical Terms Used in Gardening
Common botanical terms used by gardeners to describe the life span and behavior of a plant include perennial, annual, biennial, evergreen and deciduous.
Sep 14, 2011 - Sharon Falsetto
The Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory – A Tranquil Tropical Haven
Sir Joseph Banks was a renowned botanist, contributing to the collection at Kew Gardens, and has a conservatory named in his honour in Lincoln, UK.
Apr 26, 2011 - Vicki Dennison
Why do Flowers Attract Hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds are particularly attracted to bright, vivid-colored flowers; they play an important role in the life of many plants and flowers.
Apr 5, 2011 - Sharon Falsetto
Types of Plants That Cause Seasonal Allergies
Many plants cause allergies, particularly in the spring; certain types of trees, grasses and weeds release pollen that cause seasonal allergies.
Feb 7, 2011 - Sharon Falsetto
Missouri Botanical Garden
Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden, its history and what the garden as to offer Missouri tourists today.
Jan 17, 2011 - Kristin Abraham
Fragrant Plants for a Scented Garden
There are many different fragrant plants to choose for a scented garden. Aromatic climbers, herbs and traditional plants have various uses and benefits.
Oct 12, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Chocolate Flowers and Plants for a Chocolate-Themed Garden
Chocolate-themed garden plants and flowers can be either edible or chocolate-colored; there are many different chocolate herbs, vegetables and flowers.
Sep 13, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
What is Forensic Botany?
Forensic botany is the scientific use of plant materials to help solve crimes. It is a relatively new, but interesting, field in the study of botany.
Aug 2, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
What is a Botanical Artist and Illustrator?
A botanical artist has the skill to observe a plant in a scientific way; all the finer details of a plant are captured in a botanical illustration.
Jul 26, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
What are Plant Climate Zones?
Plant climate zones, or hardiness zones, were established by botanists and horticulturists as a guide to understanding the regional survival of plants.
Jul 19, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Different Ways to Introduce Children to Plants
The study of botany is a complex science but there are a number of easy and fun ways to introduce children to the world of plants from a young age.
Jun 21, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
What are Organic Plants?
An organic plant was once the sole product of gardens or agriculture before the development of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in the last century.
Jun 15, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
The Coconut Palm – Probably the World's Most Productive Tree
Used to create soap, salad oil, margarine, rustic native huts, ropes, mats, rugs, bird feeders and music, the tropical coconut palm is an extraordinary tree
Jun 6, 2010 - Elaine Findlay
The Lowell Family's Contributions to Botany
Several of the Lowells of Massachusetts promoted and studied botany from the late 1700s into the early 20th century.
Jun 2, 2010 - Kevin Schindler
The Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables
The terms "fruit" and "vegetable" are used interchangeably; fruits and vegetables described in botany are different to those described in every day use.
Jun 1, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Understanding Rose Botany
There are many types of different roses. In addition, roses produce a fruit and an oil used for therapeutic purposes.
May 25, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Flower Symbols of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has four flowers which have been used as symbols of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in both official and unofficial capacities.
May 4, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Spring Flowers in Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek mythology contains many myths about spring flowers; in addition, there are several myths about Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers.
Apr 13, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Women in Eighteenth to Nineteenth Century Botany
Botany was a traditional male pursuit in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; however, some female botanists did manage to pursue botany in a professional capacity.
Mar 23, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
What is a National Park?
There are a number of national parks throughout the U.S.; national parks were established to protect the fragile biodiversity and ecosystems threatened by human actions.
Mar 9, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
The Botanical Names of Plants
The botanical names of plants can be learned even without an education in botany. It's a matter of committing to memory the names of each plant brought into the garden.
Feb 11, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt
The Victorian Art of Floriography
The Victorians were famous for many traditions including that of floriography, the language of flowers; discover the history and meaning of Victorian flowers.
Jan 19, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto
Ancient Wonder of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the ancient wonders of the world with gardens of exotic plants and creative landscaping - but did the gardens really exist?
Nov 30, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto
Botany in Nineteenth Century Art
There were many artists in the nineteenth century who painted flowers, trees and plants; Redoute, Manet, Monet and Van Gogh were perhaps the most famous botany artists.
Nov 9, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto
Claude Monet and the Gardens of Giverny
Claude Monet was one of the great French impressionists who drew inspiration for some of his most famous paintings from the gardens of his home at Giverny in France.
Oct 19, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto


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