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The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants (Paperback)

by Peter D'Amato (Author)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press (12 Jun 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0898159156
ISBN-13: 978-0898159158
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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There are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet. This text is a guide to these savage beauties that are easy to grow and thrive in gardens, terrariums and windowsill just about anywhere.

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Beyond the Venus flytrap stretch the father horizons of "the strange world of carnivorous plants," chronicled in The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants. Guiding readers, squemish or not, through this unfamiliar terrain is Peter D'Amato, owner of a carnivorous plant nursery in California. Covering cultivation and offering a directory of popular species, sundews and American pitcher plants among them, D'Amato capitalizes on the shivery associations commonly inspired by his subjects, as in the title of his final chapter, "Other Savage Plants from the Demented Mind of Mother Nature." (Ten Speed, $19.95 320p ISBN 0-89815-915-6; June)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Indepth, Easy To Read, Beautifully Illustrated Book, 28 April 2006

By	Dan R "Dan" (Wales, UK) - See all my reviews

This book is a masterpiece, practically a Bible for any Carnivorous Plant enthusiast. Here are 5 reasons why you should but this book if you havn't already.

1. Great layout ~ It is set in three parts (excluding a great introduction and more); The Basics Of Cultivation, Where to Grow Carnivorous Plants and The Plants themselves. Each part includes idepth chapters. Part 1; Soil, water, dormancy, feeding, pests & diseases + many more are included, Part 2; Greenhouse Conditions, Types, Terrariums/Tanks, Outdoors etc, and part 3 bascially lists all the types of plants including, the famous Venus Flytrap, Pitcher Plants, Sundews, Butterworts and many other less well known ones like Cobra Plants, Dewy Pines, Bladderwors and more (all carnivorous).
Each of the plant chapter lists a well documented list of all the species AND hybrids/crosses with advise/descriptions of each plant etc then explains the cultivation of that particular type of plant in general.

2. Great pictures ~ Many wonderful photos and diagrams of Carnivorous Plants in action!! All detailed, up-close and captioned. The sundew pics are a must see with their dazzling dew-like covered leaves!!

3. Easy to read. Peter D'Amato explains everything clearly and without using complicated words that someone new to Carnivrous Plants wouldn't understand without explaining them. There's also humour in his writing which will make you grin or chuckle to yourself now and again!

4. A great referance~ Once you have read it, it's easy to look back quickly for references of certain new plants you have bought etc Has a great Appendix & Index too.

5. Genuinely interesting unlike most gardening books you get. Gives background infomation and so much more.

There is a LOT more in it than I have mentioned above. This is definitely a must.

Thanks for reading,

Dan R

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic !, 24 Mar 2002

By	J. Cooke "jcooke18" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're interested in carnivorous plants and want to know how to grow them successfully then buy this book ! It's as simple as that ! It can't be bettered in my opinion and combines all the information required plus great photos with an easy to read writing style. Great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading - beginner to expert, 21 Jul 2001

By	paulshaw@stgiles.fslife.co.uk (uk) - See all my reviews

This book contains everything that you could ever want to know about carnivorous plants.If you are interested in cp's either a beginner or seasoned collector,buy this book -- now. you won't regret it

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fantastic for both novice and expert
There are two books that I turn to time and time again with regards to this subject and this is one of them (The other being Adrian Slacks - Insect Eating Plants and How to Grow... Read more

Published on 3 Jun 2006 by Nick Clarkson

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Having as a child, always been interested in carnivorous plants yet never 'getting my hands dirty', this book has provided invaluable advice; easy to read and understand with... Read more

Published on 3 Aug 2004 by D.S. Palmer

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for anyone interested in carnivourous plants
All I can say is buy this book. Exceptional presentation, layout and information. As i said a must for any collector.

Published on 25 Jul 2000 by rj.sg@currantbun.com

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is packed full of information
This book is packed with helpful advice on growing, cultivating, hybrids and anything else you could possibly need to know. The pictures are good, but they could be more. Read more

Published on 4 May 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The first step to be a CP expert
I enjoyed reading this book, it is full of humour and I could feel that the author really loves these special beings, carnivorous plants. Read more

Published on 4 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Display Of Organization And Knowledge!
Peter D'Amato displays his incredible knowledge of carnivorous plants in a book that is brilliantly organized. Read more

Published on 29 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is great for anyone wanting to learn more about carnivorous plants. I highly recommend it!!

Published on 29 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the bible of carnivorous plants.
This book gives ALOT of very good and useful information from feeding your plants all the way to the rarest sundew. Read more

Published on 6 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very great and useful book.
After reading this book, the first thought in my mind is "This is the best book which I ever read. Read more

Published on 16 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have if you want an interesting and practical Guide
A must have for people that want a well written and practical guide to the different Genus of carnivorous plants and how to grow them. Read more

Published on 30 Jul 1998

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