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Green and GrowingS E E DCOLLECTINGGUIDESavingSeeds for54 VegetablesBotanical DetailsPollination MethodsHow to Collect SeedsHow to Clean and Store SeedsStefan MagerSeed CollectingGuideOrchid GrowingGuideFlowering BulbsGrowing GuideFlowers GrowingGuideCollecting and saving seeds is animportant part of the gardener’s year.It has been practised for thousands ofyears. Seeds that gardeners producefrom their own crops are accustomedto the climate and local soil and arelikely to be more resilient to pests.This Guide offers an overview andinstructions on how to collect and savethe seeds of 56 vegetables and herbs.There are sections on botany andcollecting methods.With an estimated 25,000 differenttypes existing naturally, the orchidfamily is the largest and one of themost diverse in the world. Orchids arethe most popular house flower and aretreasured as very special plants. ThisGuide provides a welcome overviewincluding orchid anatomy, light,humidity, air requirements, fertilising,watering, pests and diseases. 20popular orchids are introduced indetail.Introduces 57 flowering bulbs.Most of them can be grown in yourhome garden. Knowing what to grow,where and when will make the gardenmore beautiful and enjoyable.All the important information about thebulbs is provided in a format that iseasy to follow. You may be surprised atthe spectacular range of bulbs that cangrow in your own garden! There is aclimate regions map and a list of bulbgrowing considerations.Introduces 72 popular flowers that canbe grown in your home garden. The importantinformation is provided in a formatsuitable for gardeners of all levelsof experience. Each plant is discussedin detail including climate zones. Thereis a picture of every flower. 10 usefulconsiderations for flower gardens arealso provided. This Guide is a handycompanion throughout the year helpingto keep the garden spectacular.6