Aloes in Southern Africa

Aloes in Southern Africa
Author: Gideon Smith
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2011-11-05
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1920544445

Aloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.

Designing with Succulents

Designing with Succulents
Author: Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2011-03-18
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604692960

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Designing with Succulents gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Beginners and experienced designers, landscapers, and collectors alike will find what they need to visualize, create, and nurture the three-dimensional work of art that is the succulent garden.

Garden Aloes

Garden Aloes
Author: Gideon Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Aloe
ISBN: 9781431421077

Authored by two leading international experts on aloes and their kin, Garden Aloes is the first to deal with a range of the most desirable aloe cultivars and hybrids, all of which are exceptionally suitable for planting in gardens. The book is comprehensively illustrated with full-color photographs that show the growth forms and a range of the characters that make these plants some of the most desirable to grow in any garden. Identification of the cultivars is made easy through descriptions and a range of images of the plants, their inflorescences and flowers. Informative descriptions and flowering periods are provided for more than 60 widely grown and exceptional cultivars and hybrids currently available. The species are arranged in 20 groups according to size and flower color, making it easy to select what is suitable for your garden. Garden Aloes is a must for anyone interested in gardening, landscaping, natural history, aloes, succulents, and more.

The Aloe Names Book

The Aloe Names Book
Author: Olwen Megan Grace
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Aloe
ISBN: 9781842464199

The genus Aloe is arguably one of Africa's most iconic and valued plant genera. It is prized by succulent plant collectors, horticulturalists, and pharmaceutical companies alike for its fleshy leaves and therapeutic medicinal properties. The Aloe Names Book compiles for the first time the current taxonomy of each species, the over 1,500 names by which aloes are known globally, as well as hundreds of historical names and the richly descriptive meanings of Latin names used for aloes. This volume also features an easily searchable, definitive list of aloe-derived products, accompanied by an introduction to aloes, a comprehensive reference list, and color photographs of over 300 aloe species. The Aloe Names Book will be an essential reference for succulent enthusiasts, growers, researchers and agencies responsible for trade in endangered species.

The Plant Recipe Book

The Plant Recipe Book
Author: Baylor Chapman
Publisher: Artisan Books
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1579655513

A follow-up to the widely popular Flower Recipe Book, The Plant Recipe Book is the next great thing in interior plant design, providing simple steps showing anyone how to create stunning living plant decor. Each one of the 100 “recipes” specifies the type and quantity of plants needed; clearly numbered instructions detail each step; and 400 photographs show how to place every stem. Traditional pots and plant containers are used, but so are less conventional vehicles and methods, like shutters and planting under glass. A basic how-to chapter provides planting techniques, a tools and materials list, sourcing and plant care information, and expert advice.

Striking Succulent Gardens

Striking Succulent Gardens
Author: Gabriel Frank
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0399580999

Design a succulent garden of your own, with inspiration, advice, and instructional step-by-step projects for container gardens, small-space gardens, mixed gardens, and more. You can't help but be mesmerized by the eye-catching geometric forms and jewel-toned colors of succulents. But how do you grow these beauties in your own garden? One of the only books dedicated to succulent garden design, Striking Succulent Gardens is a stylish, modern gardening book for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Known for his colorful approach and bold use of varied textures and shapes, garden designer Gabriel Frank offers practical ideas, simple concepts, stunning full-color photography, step-by-step instructions for a dozen different gardens, plant recommendations, basic succulent care, and an inspired approach to creating living art in your own garden. For those in colder climates, there is a list of cold-hardy succulents and advice for bringing container gardens indoors for the winter, making succulent gardens achievable no matter where you live. Tough, water-wise, wildly popular, and nearly indestructible, succulents will transform your outdoor space, providing gardens of every size with minimal maintenance and maximum impact.

Aloes

Aloes
Author: Tom Reynolds
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2004-01-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0203476344

Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have been adopted as medicinal plants since ancient time

Aloe Vera and Aloe Aborescens

Aloe Vera and Aloe Aborescens
Author: Michael O'Halloron
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2017-05-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781545482452

Aloe Vera and Aloe ArborescensLearn How to Beat The Pharmaceutical Companies and Enjoy a Healthier Life.!Most of us are familiar with the very popular household plant known as Aloe Vera. Thanks to today's world of advertising mediums, we are familiar with many of the products that contain or are based on Aloe vera. It seems that its many health benefits make it a must for everything from skin lotion to toothpaste and even latex gloves. We know it is used for conditions such as burns, skin rashes, cuts and bruises and other health related aides, but unfortunately it is seldom used to its full potential. If you are one of the empowered few that is making full use of this little medicinal wonder, you are to be congratulated because that is rare!Aloe is replete with vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids. Its impressive nutrient profile has been shown to lead to the following health benefits:* Improved digestion* Aids in detoxification* Boosts the immune system* Anti-Inflammatory* Anti-Cancerous* Helps with diabetes* Great for your skin (when consumed internally and applied externally)* Improved cholesterol* Heart friendlyFor these reasons alone Aloe vera is considered to be a bonafide superfood and many people consume it on a daily basis to maintain good health. It is simply a must in every modern household.But let me ask you.Are you aware of Aloe Vera's sister plant that is almost twice as powerful?The rest of the world knows of and uses this plant, but it is little known in the U.S.This plant is credited with curing or repressing cancer and even HIV, as well as a host of other health problems from digestive disorders to a diabetes cure. Its biological name is Aloe Arborescens-but it is frequently called "The Miracle Plant!"If you or someone close to you is combating a terrible health problem and is undergoing the traditional treatments, you should grab this information, digest it, verify it and either use it yourself or pass it on to them. What will you have to lose? When it comes to your health, time and money should mean little.With the cost of healthcare ever on the rise, is it any wonder people are searching for alternative solutions to medical problems?Many uses and solutions have been around for centuries, throughout the world, but have been forgotten and are only recently being re-discovered. For instance, in the Americas, the Mayan women used the plant to hydrate their skin and to wean babies. The Seminole Indians of the Florida region believed the Aloe was capable of rejuvenation and considered it the "fountain of youth."Become aware of the basis behind these beliefs. In this book will discover things like:* Learn about Aloe Vera and her sister's potential as a medicinal aide.* Learn how Aloe is used as a potential cure for Diabetes and Cancer and long list of other health problems.* Learn the formula for this magical elixir.* Learn how Aloe Vera can help your pets.* Discover how to care for and grow these wonderful little plants.* Try some recipes for the many uses of the Aloe plant.* Learn to practice preventative care using both Aloes.Re-discover Aloe Vera and Aloe Arborescens for your own health and welfare. "Healthy Living in a Leaf."Get your copy now, simply click on "Buy Now" to instantly have this information at your fingertips.