The Sydney district is one of the great wildflower regions of the world with over 1500 species occurring within an hour’s drive of the city center. This field guide contains 268 of the more common species, or those with striking attributes. Each page is devoted to a single plant – there is a full-color photograph and a straightforward description, overall distribution, flowering period, habitat, particular notes and information on its specific location. Wildflowers of Sydney aims to encourage an appreciation of the floral beauty and variety of this area, and to foster the conservation and wise management of plant communities so they will be here for future generations to enjoy. This guide engagingly and authoritatively introduces the wealth of wildflowers that are easily accessible to everyone living in or visiting the city of Sydney.

Wildflowers of Sydney and Adjoining Areas

Science & Math

Fairley, Alan

Biological Sciences

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<i>Herbal Harvest</i> is the most comprehensive book on organic herb production in print. In over 550 pages Greg Whitten covers all facets of commercial organic herb-growing: the state of the herb industry, site selection, climate, irrigation, weed management, propagation, trial plots, composting, pests and diseases, harvesting, drying, processing and marketing, innovative tool design, personal health, and more.<br> Individual crops are organized by growth type (such as spreading herbs, perennial crown herbs, trees and shrubs, annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials), plus the author includes chapters on wildcrafting herbs. Each plant section has detailed photographs and illustrations depicting foliage, flowers, and roots for easy identification as well as harvesting techniques and tools. Information charts for growing, harvesting, drying, and marketing each of the species can be found at the back for a quick reference guide.

Herbal Harvest: Commercial Organic Production of Quality Dried Herbs

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Whitten, Greg

Gardening & Landscape Design

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