Which suggestive plant caused a queen to faint when it was presented to her at court? What was the original French name for the Great Maiden's Blush rose that had the Victorians blushing? Why are figs and pomegranates thought to be the real forbidden fruit that led Adam and Eve into temptation? In this delightful gift book, master gardener Sonia Day brings together delicious tidbits from myth, history, botany, and plant lore to reveal how plants have seduced our hearts, minds, and bodies throughout the ages. Organized in thematic chapters that loosely follow the arc of a love affair, the book journeys from "Innocence" (the notion of a virgin being "deflowered" originated with the belief that flowers were pure and sexless), through such stages as "Flirtation," "Seduction," "Lust," "Deception," and "Rapture." Scattered throughout are love potions, examples from the Victorian "language of flowers," and charming anecdotes, all told in Day's delightfully irreverent and conversational voice. Gorgeously designed and featuring full-colour photos and illustrations throughout, this is a sumptuous tribute to our enduring fascination with plants that is sure to seduce readers everywhere.

Chen Qing Ling Unofficial Coloring Book The perfect coloring book for Mo Dao Zu Shi fans, especially wangxian shippers! Enjoy hours of fun and relaxation while you color your favorite scenes and characters from The Untamed! Contents: 41 exclusive handdrawn illustrations Wei Wuxian and/or Lan Wangji: 29 pages Side characters - 12 pages: Jiang Yanli, Jiang Cheng, Lan Xichen, Wen Ning, Wen Qing, Jin Zixuan, Jin Ling, Jin Guangyao, Nie Huaisang, Lan Sizhui, Xiao Xingchen and Xue Yang Features: Full letter size (8.5"x11") Printed on one side 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Note: The Untamed is a Chinese TV series adapted from the boy love novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation), starring Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan. This coloring book is a fanart.

Bestselling author and gardening columnist Marjorie Harris offers a timely and entertaining guide for gardeners at every stage of life. Whether you're moving into your first apartment or condo, upgrading to a house, or downsizing to smaller digs, Harris shares the best tips on how to create a beautiful garden for any space — all on a budget. The highly anticipated sequel to her popular book Thrifty: Living the Frugal Life with Style, The Thrifty Gardener marries Harris's passion for gardening with her thrifty lifestyle savvy so that everyone can create a natural oasis whatever their living situation is — and without breaking the bank.