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"'Covers the problems encountered on sundrenched sites and suggests design ideas that meet them, while providing an illustrated encyclopaedia of appropriate plants.' Fred Whitsey, Daily Telegraph; 'Proponents of global warming theory can relish the delights that may be in store for gardeners in England.' The Independent"
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Hugo Latymer reveals the rich diversity of trees, shrubs, flowering plants and cacti that flourish in regions where summers are hot and dry, winters mild and wet.
His knowledge and enthusiasm are communicated in descriptions of more than 300 plants, most of them readily obtainable: Chinaberry trees with fragrant lilac flowers in spring, dark green twisted carobs, beautiful red-flowered climbing lilies. Many of the subjects are illustrated in superb colour photographs. Coded information at the head of each entry enables gardeners to make the best choices when confronted with the bewildering array of plants on offer.
Whether your garden is a patio of a few square metres or several hectares on a terraced hillside, you will find a wealth of ideas for colourful and interesting plants and a variety of garden designs. The author draws on 20 years' experience of gardening on the island of Mallorca.
His knowledge and enthusiasm are communicated in descriptions of more than 300 plants, most of them readily obtainable: Chinaberry trees with fragrant lilac flowers in spring, dark green twisted carobs, beautiful red-flowered climbing lilies. Many of the subjects are illustrated in superb colour photographs. Coded information at the head of each entry enables gardeners to make the best choices when confronted with the bewildering array of plants on offer.
Whether your garden is a patio of a few square metres or several hectares on a terraced hillside, you will find a wealth of ideas for colourful and interesting plants and a variety of garden designs. The author draws on 20 years' experience of gardening on the island of Mallorca.
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Broadly speaking, this book caters for gardeners living in warm temperate regions that experience four months of hot, almost totally dry summer weather and wet but sunny winters, with lowest annual temperatures of between 2 C/35 F and -6 C/21 F. Read the first page
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Broadly speaking, this book caters for gardeners living in warm temperate regions that experience four months of hot, almost totally dry summer weather and wet but sunny winters, with lowest annual temperatures of between 2 C/35 F and -6 C/21 F. Read the first page
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76 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The great thing about this book is that it gives at-a-glance lowest temperatures in centigrade and fahrenheit that each plant will tolerate - very important if you are planting in the Vaucluse or other frost-bitten areas of southern France. Most other books have complicated numbering systems for cold/heat tolerance information.This book is beautiful to look at and has separate easy reference chapters for trees,shrubs and flowers. Definitely number one on my shelf.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very useful book, with clear and precise information about the species it covers.
My only 'but' is that it is heavily biased towards alcaline gardening, while there are many places in the Mediterranean that are quite acid.
I would like the book to be larger, to have more photos and, especially, to cover more trees: given enough water (and the right way) the number of species one can cultivate in summer-dry regions is quite surprising.
The photos are very good, but they do not cover every species, and there are several ideas that may be useful for gardeners and even architects.
Overall a good buy.
My only 'but' is that it is heavily biased towards alcaline gardening, while there are many places in the Mediterranean that are quite acid.
I would like the book to be larger, to have more photos and, especially, to cover more trees: given enough water (and the right way) the number of species one can cultivate in summer-dry regions is quite surprising.
The photos are very good, but they do not cover every species, and there are several ideas that may be useful for gardeners and even architects.
Overall a good buy.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is my bible for gardening. I always refer to it before buying anything for the garden. I like the intelligent approach the author gives by advising thoughout that if you don't want to waste time, money and water, buy mediterranean plants.
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The Mediterranean Gardener
I've read it before and it is a good read and identifies many of the plants I come across in Turkey. I also use Gildemeister.
Published 6 months ago by Oldseller
The Mediterranean Gardener
I was looking for information on ideas of what to plant, where and when and the sort of care required. It was extremely helpful for all those. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Simon
A mediterranean garden book that does what it says on the tin
A superb book that is easy to read and contains information on 'real' mediterranean gardening. The author is a genuine authority on the aspects of mediterranean plants and garden... Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by K. J. Appleton
A must have if you have a Mediterranean Garden
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Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Julian & Lesley
A sound guide to gardening in the Mediterranean climate.
A simple but knowledgeable book for gardeners in California, the Mediterranean or Cape Province. The many illustrations make it a veritable "ideas book" The Author has... Read more
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