This was the weekly poetry project for 14 May 2006. Spring’s flowers come and go all too quickly, but Wordsworth’s classic poem reminds us that their...
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How do you tell apart a parrot from a carrot? A plover from a clover? A bay from a jay? Although there are several ways of differentiating, R. W. Wood...
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 different recordings of In a Garden by Amy Lowell. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of October 14th, 2...
“Flood-Tide of Flowers” is a collection of essays and poems by Henry Van Dyke, exploring the beauty and significance of nature, particularly the chang...
This book, 'Enchanted Castle: Fairy Tales from Flowerland,' is a collection of enchanting tales that bring the world of flowers to life. Each story fe...
'Flower Garden: A Handbook of Practical Garden Lore' by Ida Dandridge Bennett is a comprehensive guide to perennial flower gardening and landscaping....
In "Basket of Flowers," Christoph von Schmid tells the story of Mary, the daughter of a royal gardener. Through the beauty and lessons of flowers, Mar...
'Flowers and Ferns in Their Haunts' by Mabel Osgood Wright takes readers on a charming exploration of the New England coastal wilderness, offering a b...
'Les Fleurs du mal' by Charles Baudelaire is a collection of poems that explore themes of decadence and eroticism. The poems are characterized by thei...
This book is a collection of poems by Elizabeth Chase Akers Allen. The poems are mostly about childhood, motherhood, and nature. They are written in a...
This informative and engaging book is divided into thirteen parts, each dedicated to a different type of flower. With its captivating blend of stories...
This is a collection of short poems about flowers, written from the perspective of a young girl. The poems are simple and direct, expressing a child'...
This collection of four short stories by Louisa May Alcott, written for girls, centers on themes of friendship, family, and personal growth. The stor...
“Youth’s Coronal” is a collection of poetry for children, crafted by Hannah Flagg Gould. The verses, filled with a touch of morality, are designed to...
This book tells the story of a peaceful pasture where the trees, flowers, and animals engage in lively theological discussions. Through their convers...
This poem, 'Fairy Glee,' by Eugene Field, is a delightful exploration of the world of fairies and their playful nature. It paints a vivid picture of a...
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'Home Geography for Primary Grades' is a textbook designed for young children to introduce them to basic geographical concepts. It covers a range of t...
This book, written by Mary Decker Wellcome, offers a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and appreciation of various flowers. Drawing from her expe...
This volume, the second of two parts in the 'World's Best Poetry' series, focuses on poems celebrating the natural world. It encompasses a wide array...
This volume, the fifth of Pliny the Elder's comprehensive work *Naturalis Historia*, delves into the world of plants. Covering a wide range of flora,...
Fruitionless is a short, wistful poem by Ina Coolbrith. It captures the vibrant activity and joy of nature, particularly focusing on the work of flowe...
'Weed or Flower' is a collection of poems by Helen Leah Reed that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Reed uses simple language an...
This collection of poetry by Emily Dickinson features a selection of her works that explore themes of nature, life, and death. Dickinson's use of viv...