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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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A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You'll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like...
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A stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help you create striking, aesthetically...
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This exquisitely detailed full-color field guide, by biologist and herbal and medical plant expert Jim Meuninck, provides identification, practical information, and skills for the location of and use of medicinal plants. The pages of this book re-connect us to our roots and the knowledge that medicinal plants and wild plant foods provide the chemicals everybody needs to obtain optimum health and prevent disease. Meuninck moves the user from simple...
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In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.
The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits,...
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Don't throw out your kitchen scraps - grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, you'll be amazed at the gardening possibilities hidden in the foods you eat. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this innovative guide shows you how to cultivate 68 common shoots, seeds, pits, roots, and tubers...
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"From the Miccosukee gooseberry to the Florida torreya, the twelve plants starring in The wild South are native to the American South, a place known for its astonishingly rich biodiversity. Georgann Eubanks treks across the region, from Alabama to North Carolina, reporting on their wondrous biology. But these plants are in dire trouble-each one is struggling to survive against the effects of global climate change and disruptive development. Ten of...
9) Flowers
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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"--
10) Seeds
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"What do seeds look like? In this book, young readers will be introduced to all kinds of seeds from many kinds of plants. Using colorful photographs that help guide early readers to comprehend the simple text and relevant key words, this book simplifies seeds in 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"--
11) Leaves
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"In this book, young readers will be introduced to different kinds of leaves on plants. Using colorful photographs that help guide early readers to comprehend the simple text and relevant key words, this book simplifies leaves 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"--
12) Stems
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"This book introduces early readers to the part of a plant called the stem"--Back cover.
13) Roots
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"What are roots? In this book, young readers will be introduced to roots and their characteristics in plants. Using colorful photographs that help guide early readers to comprehend the simple text and relevant key words, this book simplifies this part of 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"--
14) Florida getting started garden guide: grow the best flowers, shrubs, trees, vines & groundcovers
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Florida getting started garden guide features: More than 175 plant recommendations-chosen just for Florida gardeners for their ease of growing, maintenance, and the beauty they offer. Every plant type-from flowers to and tropicals to trees and shrubs, and everything in-between ; Design tips to help you add color and beauty to your garden ; Advice on planting, growing, and care (including pest control) ; A large color photograph of each plant so you...
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Now gardeners can bring an exotic flair to their gardens by introducing the color, textures, and fabulous foliage of tropical plants. Not just for hot climates anymore, bromeliads, orchids, bananas, palms, birds of paradise, elephant ears, canna, and more can bring a touch of the tropics to any garden. Gardener's can choose from more than 150 plants featured in this book, each chosen for the visual impact it adds to any landscape or container garden....
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"The complete guide to 'greening' your space, with ideas and inspiration for adding plants to every room in your home, plus a directory of versatile, easy-to-care-for specimens."--Chapman walks readers through everything they need to know to bring houseplants into their home. She begins with the basics of choosing and caring for plants, with emphasis on the easiest-to-care-for varieties. Then she guides readers through the home room by room, explaining...
17) Stems we eat
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"Celery is fun to munch on. Yum! But celery is more than a tasty snack. Celery is an important part of a plant. Find out how stems help plants grow and learn about some of the stem vegetables we eat"--Google Books.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Many plants are useful to humans. However, some plants are very harmful. Just by brushing up against some of these plants can cause a person to break out in an itchy rash. Others are only poisonous if eaten. Some of these poisonous plants can make us sick
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IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
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Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in our world's history. Discover how: • Countries went to war to control trade centers for pepper • A grass called papyrus became the first effective tool for sharing knowledge through writing • Europeans in the 1600s cut down rainforests to grow sugar, contributing...
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In this beginner-friendly introduction to plant propagation, Halleck details the basic tools necessary, demystifies seed starting and saving, and shares easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical techniques for cutting, layering, dividing, and more. She also provides information on controlling pests and diseases, and transplanting seedlings and cuttings.--Adapted from Amazon.com.
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