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Synopsis
The Lotus thoroughly covers everything about the aquatic lotus (botanical name, Nelumbo), including cultivation, landscape uses, cultural traditions, resources, and a guide for gardeners. It is packed with over 110 beautiful color photographs. The major emphasis of the book is how to grow lotus, but it also provides a complete lotus portrait covering many other perspectives, such as historical, religious, scientific, and social. The Lotus is perfect for growers, as well as those who want to appreciate and learn more about this captivating world-famous aquatic plant. 2009 Bronze Medal winner of the Living Now Book Awards for gardening books
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Kelly Billing has worked for over twenty years as the Nursery Manager for Maryland Aquatic Nurseries, Inc. She is co-author of the Water Gardener's Bible (Rodale, 2008) and a regular columnist for Pondkeeper magazine.<BR> She also writes for water gardening publications and has won several horticultural and pond-related awards. Kelly speaks often to nursery associations, horticultural societies, garden centers, and garden clubs. She is passionate about the water gardening industry and enjoys sharing her knowledge, especially with children.<P> Paula Biles often lectures and speaks about water gardens and aquatics to local and national groups. She founded a local pond club, edited PondKeeper magazine, and was the Executive Director of the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society. Paula lives in Florida, belongs to the Garden Writers Association, and has been a regular columnist for numerous hobbyist and trade magazines. Her articles and photographs have appeared countless times in water garden magazines, newspapers, books, and online.
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The Lotus: Know It and Grow It
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International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society, 2008
ISBN 10: 0979473209
ISBN 13: 9780979473203
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