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Library Scoop: “Planthropology”!

April 27, 2011

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bottlebrush 

In Planthropology, Ken Druse explores the history, biology, economics, and cultural significance of plants. In addition, each page includes striking photographs of flowers and plants, including a note of scientific or culturally significant information next to it; with the genus name.

Image of Banksia, a genus of plants with bottlebrush flowers, named after Sir Joseph Banks, p. 22 from "Planthropology: The Myths, Mysteries, and Miracles of My Garden Favorites" by Ken Druse. [New York, Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 2008].

Library's Call Number for Planthropology is SB455 .D78 2008

Library Scoop: Want to Learn How to Build a Water Garden?

April 20, 2011

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If you love water gardens and always dreamt of owning one, you can learn how to build one yourself.  The Arboretum Library has many books with easy-to-read instructions on constructing ponds, selecting specific flowers and plants for your water garden, and the types of fishes that are appropriate for a pond. 

Members can check books out for three weeks and renew them twice!  Non-members are welcome to browse the library stacks and take notes. As a friendly reminder, admission fee to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is not required to use the Arboretum Library.

water lily garden

Image of water lilies, p. 66 from "Water Gardening Basics: by William C. Uber. [Dragonflyer Press, Upland, CA, 1988].

To see a list of books on water gardening, please click on water gardens

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