Plastic Tulips In The Winter

Author : Denice Vickers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781692537173
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plastic Tulips in the Winter written by Denice Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Denice is an all-out tomboy and proud of it. She was born in the Deep South in 1950. Her claim to fame is, she can burp louder than anyone on her street. If need be, Denice knows she can whoop any boy's tail.Denice's mother, Nellie May, suffers from severe depression and struggles with every breath to raise her five children: Janice, the hippie; Pam, the beauty queen; Denice, the tomboy, and the two youngest, Lee Ann and Charlie.Charles, the father, is a con man, habitual liar, and self-proclaimed ladies' man. He makes a buck any way he can, including coffee salesman, bootlegging, running a whorehouse, and a doctor. His lifestyle continually brings chaos and heartbreak to the home and drags them to the depths when he molests one of his children. On a cold morning, Charles wakes Denice up to help him plant Plastic Tulips In The Winter. "Daddy," she asks, "Why are we planting plastic tulips in the winter?" He answered her, "Because Denice when people drive by and see our tulips, we will be the only ones that can grow tulips in the winter."Denice learns that a fatherless child grows up thinking all things are possible, but nothing is safe. She searches for the answer to the question: "Momma, are we there yet?"Get ready to laugh, but keep the Kleenex close by as you take this life-changing journey with Denice.

Author : Denice L. Vickers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780988751002
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plastic Tulips in the Winter written by Denice L. Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Denice is an all-out tomboy and proud of it. Her claim to fame is, she can burp louder than anyone on her street. And if need be, she can whoop any boy's tail. Born in the Deep South in 1950 she is the third child of Nellie May, a beautiful red-head with deep emotional problems. Denice's mother suffers from severe depression and struggles with every breath to raise her five children: Janice, the hippie; Pam, the beauty queen; Denice, the tomboy, and the two youngest, Lee Ann and Charlie. Charles, the father, is a con man, habitual liar, and self-proclaimed ladies' man. He makes a buck anyway he can including coffee salesman, bootlegging, running a whorehouse, and a doctor. His lifestyle continually brings chaos and heartbreak to the home and drags them to the depths when he molests one of his children. On a cold morning Charles wakes Denice to help him plant Plastic Tulips In The Winter. "Daddy" she ask, "Why are we planting plastic tulips in the winter?" He answered her, "Because, when people drive by and see our tulips, we will be the only ones that can grow tulips in the winter." Denice learns that a fatherless child grows up thinking all things are possible, but nothing is safe. She searches for the answer to the question: "Momma, are we there yet?" Get ready to laugh but keep the kleenex close by as you take this journey with Denice. As you read this coming of age book. You will say to everyone, "It is a must read." It will be life changing for all that go on this journey with Denice.

Author : Rebecca Bevan
Publisher : National Trust
ISBN 13 : 1911657372
Total Pages : 803 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Trust School of Gardening written by Rebecca Bevan and published by National Trust. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 803 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An accessible, informative guide for beginners, but full of ideas and tips for seasoned gardeners.’ – Sunday Mirror Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide. The National Trust looks after hundreds of beautiful gardens of every imaginable shape and size across Britain – from the grandest country estate to the smallest cottage garden. They manage such internationally renowned gardens as Sissinghurst and Hidcote. National Trust garden staff receive countless questions from visitors about plants growing in the gardens and techniques that can be tried at home. This in-depth guide will pass on their wisdom and provide the answers you are looking for. This book is packed with images of National Trust gardens of all types, spanning over 300 years of horticultural heritage, to inspire keen amateur gardeners and aspirational novices to realise their green-fingered ambitions. Written by expert gardener Rebecca Bevan, with the help of National Trust gardeners, the National Trust School of Gardening will make you feel confident about developing your garden rather than overwhelmed with unnecessary technical detail. From herbaceous borders to gardening sustainably, roses and climbers to growing under glass, each chapter provides snippets of horticultural history, examples of best practice from National Trust gardens, unique gems of wisdom from talented NT gardeners, and lots of easy-to-follow practical advice. Featuring a wide range of National Trust gardens both large and small, formal and informal, famous and undiscovered, high maintenance and low key. The topics covered and the insightful practical guides shared are easily applicable to private gardens, enriching even the tiniest urban spaces.

Author : Claus Dalby
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 076037466X
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Containers in the Garden written by Claus Dalby and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty, charm, and simplicity are the hallmarks of the Scandinavian planting techniques featured in Containers in the Garden. Celebrity gardener and Danish floral designer Claus Dalby shares his signature container gardening style in this gorgeously illustrated book. His distinctive use of a single plant species in each pot, with dozens of planted pots collected together, creates elegant and eye-catching garden displays. Partnered with an abundance of textures and often a monochromatic color palette, Claus’s container gardens change with the seasons. By combining flower and foliage colors with beautiful pottery and layered displays, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. In Containers in the Garden, the English-language version of his top-selling Danish gardening book, Claus shares his best-kept secrets so that you, too, can create the container garden of your dreams. Season by season and color by color, you’ll learn how to plant, organize, tend, and share your potted plantings. Whether your display is on the front steps or the back patio, the simple yet bold design methods found here create unique garden features that are a joy to behold. The breathtaking photography found within, coupled with Claus’s descriptive and personal text, features: Early season container plantings of tulips, primroses, narcissus, and other spring-flowering beauties Lush summer pots, overflowing with dahlias, roses, hydrangea, and foxgloves Colorful and textural foliage-only containers to add structure and interest to the collection Unusual container plants such as spikemosses, wintergreen, oxalises, and even edible plants Tropical beauties bring a summer explosion, including cannas, Brugmansia, and hibiscus Autumnal fireworks of bronze, gold, and rust round out the seasonal display Step inside Claus Dalby’s Danish garden, and find ideas and inspiration for bringing a bit of lykke and hygge to your home with Containers in the Garden.

Author : Niki Irving
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 164250551X
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Flowers written by Niki Irving and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Flower Gardening and Learn to Grow Flowers for All Seasons “Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here.” ―Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller in Annual Flowers Gardening, Bulb Flower Gardening, and Perennial Gardening Master the art of cultivating cut flowers, from seed to stunning arrangements, with this indispensable guide for gardening novices and pros alike. Create botanical beauty. Niki Irving’s Growing Flowers whisks you away to the serene mountains of Asheville, NC, where her boutique flower farm thrives. Learn to grow florets and cut flowers with the same sustainable, natural practices Niki employs on her mountain-fresh farm. Boost your horticultural skills. This garden journal not only introduces you to the pleasures of growing a cutting garden but also guides you to arrange your flowers into simple-yet-gorgeous bouquets. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flower farming and discover techniques using not just blooms and greenery, but even artichokes, vines, and berries. Inside, you'll find: Practical guidance on organic flower gardening, from selecting the right seeds and seedlings to mastering seasonal rotation Insightful techniques for arranging cut flowers Tips and tricks from Niki Irving's successful boutique flower farm for cultivating your own cutting garden Engaging photographic content that transforms the book into a delightful coffee table addition Growing Flowers is a wonderful addition to any collection of garden books. If you’re looking for gardening gifts for gardeners or enjoy flowering plant books and flower books like Floret Farms Cut Flower Garden book, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, or The Flower Gardener's Bible, you’ll love Niki Irving's Growing Flowers.

Author : Joseph Kertes
Publisher : Seal Books
ISBN 13 : 9780770423117
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winter Tulips written by Joseph Kertes and published by Seal Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peggy Taylor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781006282874
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Streeteries written by Peggy Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Streeteries" showcases the creativity, ingenuity, and innovation New York City restaurateurs deployed when the pandemic prohibited indoor dining and they were allowed to set up shop on sidewalks and in the street. Their huts, bubbles, cabins, and cabanas helped New Yorkers hold onto one of their favorite pastimes and provided much-needed relief from pandemic stress.

Author : Beth Hanson
Publisher : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN 13 : 9781889538549
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spring-blooming Bulbs written by Beth Hanson and published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This book was released on 2002 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated handbook of tips for planting and growing spring-blooming bulbs.

Author : Valerie Schloredt
Publisher : Longmeadow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780681102699
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Treasury of Tulips written by Valerie Schloredt and published by Longmeadow Press. This book was released on 1995-05 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marianne Willburn
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 9781510709126
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Big Dreams, Small Garden written by Marianne Willburn and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you anxious to create a green, restful outside space, but waiting until you move into “the perfect place” and not so sure when that will happen? Do you long for a gardening life that brings together your friends and family, but you honestly don’t know where to start? Marianne Willburn doesn’t want you to wait a minute longer. In Big Dreams, Small Garden this popular garden columnist and blogger helps you to change your perspective, pack away feelings of envy and inadequacy, and build the skills you need to start creating the space you’ve always dreamed of. An ideal guide for those who struggle with limited resources, Big Dreams, Small Garden leads you through the process of visualizing, achieving, maintaining, and enjoying your unfolding garden. It gives you tips for making a sanctuary in less-than-ideal situations and profiles real-life gardeners who have done just that—including the author herself.