The Wildflowers Of Newfoundland And Labrador

Each year the forests, hills, bogs, and grasslands of Newfoundland and Labrador burst into a paradise of spectacular wildflowers. This comprehensive guide to 140 common wildflowers native to Newfoundland and Labrador includes spectacular illustrations by painter Dorothy Black. Biologist Peter Scott provides a wealth of information about each flower as well as dietary and medicinal applications.

An authoritative guide to 600 native and introduced species of wildflowers and ferns in Newfoundland. A series of page tabs and icons, along with full colour photos, offers easy identification of wild plants.

A guide to over five dozen edible plant species that grow wild in Newfoundland and Labrador. Includes habitats in which each can be found, basic recipes, a glossary, and references so that you, too, can enjoy the bounty that exists outside our doors. Colour photographs. Durable, waterproof cover.

A beautiful, well-constructed guide to more than 130 of Newfoundland and Labrador's woody plants. Inside, you'll find icons that aid at-a-glance scanning of each species, tabs that show each plant's favoured habitats, photos of each plant's key features, and details to help you identify plants and broaden your knowledge.

This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!

The interest in the flora Newfoundland and Labrador is on the rise, with tourist flocking to the province's shores to experience the unique beauty and natural wonders the region has to offer. On the whole, guides to the flora of Newfoundland and Labrador have been rather limited. Wildflowers of Fogo and Change Islands will change that. The book introduces readers to the wide variety of mostly native plants found on Fogo and Change Islands. However, the title could encompass all of eastern Newfoundland, as the plants described in this book are also the standard plants found in areas of Newfoundland west of Deer Lake. The main plants not covered in this guide are those primarily restricted to limestone regions of Newfoundland, which includes parts of the west coast as well as the Great Northern Peninsula. Describing nearly 200 species of plants, primarily the natives with a few of the more common roadside or lawn 'weeds' of European origin. The guide provides the common name of the plant as well as local Newfoundland and Labrador common names. Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 spectacular photographs this book offers vistors to Fogo Island a beautiful keepsake, as well as a practical reference for those interested in exploring the islands natural wonders.