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Gardens in Louisiana
Hot and humid Louisiana is known as the Bayou state. Its substropical climate lends itself well to growing flora from that region, and many different areas have been set aside for public use as state parks or gardens. Featured Gardens:  Hodges Gardens, Park and Wilderness AreaLocated halfway between Shreveport and Lake Charles, Hodges Gardens is now part of the Louisiana State Parks system. It's directly across from the Emerald Hills Resort and Golf ... |
 Map of Louisiana Gardens to Visit
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 | National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, ... (National Audubon Society Field Guide) by: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeastern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southeast and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, ... [reviews] |
 | Haunting of Louisiana, The by: Barbara Sillery Based on the PBS documentary of the same name that aired across the country, The Haunting of Louisiana highlights many of the stories that would not fit into the one-hour television program. [reviews] |
 | Cruising Guide To The Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana by: Claiborne Young "Young's warm and conversational writing style gives even a landlubber a comfortable trip through the navigational intricacies of sailing the coastal waters en route to the shoreside attractions that beckon all travelers." -- Touring America [reviews] |
 | Louisiana Off the Beaten Path, 9th: A Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path Series) by: Gay N. Martin Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Louisiana Off the Beaten Path show you the Pelican State you never knew existed. |
 | Plantation Homes of Louisiana and the Natchez Area by: David King Gleason [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews] |
 | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
