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Seed Library
Our Seed Library at New River Library shares its collection of seeds with the community.
Seed packets with growing instructions can be picked up at your nearest PCLS library through our online order form.
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Flowers were chosen as symbols for many reasons. The great variety of flora made it possible to find some plant or flower which would be a suitable figure for nearly any abstract quality or condition. A plant might be chosen because of some myth connected with its origin, as the stories of Daphne and Narcissus; because of the peculiar environment in which it thrived, as the orchid and the fungus; because of its significant shape, as the passion flower...
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Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants & Trees by Ernst & Johanna Lehner explores the cultural significance and legends surrounding much of the natural world. Ernst Lehner (b. 1896, d. 1971) and wife Johanna were Austrian natives who emigrated to the United States in 1940, likely fleeing the Nazis. After settling in New York City, the couple embarked on a literary and illustrative pursuit, writing numerous books together that examined the world...
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English
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A collection of 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 crochet collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in author, crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington's, stunning cottage garden.
Each of the collages will have a different, sometimes seasonal, theme and the compositions will change-sometimes the plants will be in a vase or a jug, sometimes presented as a wreath or growing straight from the ground.
All of the crochet motifs...
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English
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"Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail that they look freshly picked! Aimed at absolute beginners, the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and then progresses on to simple lessons for making flowers, plants, leaves, and branches. Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and pattern"--
5) Flowers
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English
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"Young readers will love learning about all kinds of beautiful flowers on plants! Using colorful photographs that help guide early readers to comprehend the simple text and relevant key words, this book simplifies flowers on plants while also building confidence in reading skills. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"--
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Great artists and great cooks have long been inspired by gardens and the many sensory gifts they provide. This connection between art, cooking, and the garden is celebrated in this cookbook by artist Maryjo Koch. The painter provides insight into her inspiration for her paintings of flowers, plants, and nature that comes from her studio garden. Her studio garden also provides the culinary toolbox for the delectable and visually beautiful feasts that...
7) Plants
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Adult and child readers will learn all about plants, including how they grow, the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers.
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Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Lore of the Wild delves into traditional nature folklore from around the world, revealing the influence of trees, plants, insects, birds, animals and weather on daily life. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional nature folklore...
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