Plants

Updated edition. This concise yet comprehensive handbook, compiled with the expertise of Reforesting Scotland's editors, covers trees commonly found in Scotland. From seed provenance and propagation to the history and lore of each species, this single...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060915872Author Peter TompkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint HarperPerennialPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 310gDimensions(mm)...

Carnivorous plants are a unique group, possessing modified leaves to trap, kill and consume small creatures. As a result they are often depicted as killers in films and literature, yet some regard them as exotic and beautiful specimens to collect and...

Experience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with this beautiful pocket guide to British wild flowers, an inspiration and treat designed to enthral all nature lovers. Leading botanical artists specially commissioned to ensure...

The Story of Trees takes the reader on a visual journey from some of the earliest known tree species on our planet to the latest fruit cultivars. The chosen trees have all had a profound effect on the planet and humankind. Starting with the Ginkgo...

It's free, it's fun and it's very tasty! Harvesting your own produce from the hedgerows, meadows and woods rather than just ordering food online from the supermarket is all the rage with both towndwellers and countryfolk. Why not treat yourself to fruit...

For years dahlias have been dismissed for being garish, gaudy additions to gardens and arrangements, but when you find the right variety it's hard to think of a better garden plant or more striking cut flower. The next title in Pavilion's series of...

To some it's antisocial anathema, to others it is a harmless way to relax, or provides relief from crippling pain. Some fear it is a dangerous drug that leads to 'reefer madness' and addiction; to others still it is a legal anomaly and should be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580085793Author Paul StametsFormat PaperbackPage Count 356Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1015gDimensions(mm) 228mm *...

The Essential, New York Times-Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze "A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants."-NPR's Morning Edition "Amy Stewart has a way of...

A practical and attractive guide to the many edible varieties of wild plant that grow all around us. Whether you think of them as pretty wildflowers or troublesome weeds, wild plants are invaluable for wildlife. Not only are they an essential habitat...

Flowers can talk. Red roses say 'I love you', white lilies offer condolence and poppies invite us to remember.For thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes...

'Art is the flower, life is the green leaf' - Charles Rennie Mackintosh Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements, quiet and thoughtful rural encounters - The Book of the Flower is a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of...

Mangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive...

A perennial favourite among flower-buyers, Tulips is next in the strand of Pavilion's successful and stylish floral gardening companions. Spectacular photography, inspirational commentary and no-fuss gardening tips show you that anyone can grow and enjoy...

This delightful celebration of the dahlia reads like a "very smart love letter to cultivating beauty" and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times)."Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest,...

Trees mirror in many ways the life cycle of human beings: they are born from seed, they breathe and drink, they grow to maturity, reproduce and eventually die from age or disease. Their branches, roots and the veins of their leaves resemble human blood...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909248779Author Jane StewardFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Prospect BooksPublisher Prospect Books

He has just a few months to complete his quest - no one has ever done it before within one growing season - and it will require ingenuity, stamina and a large dose of luck.As he battles the vagaries of the British climate, feverishly chasing each...

Plants form a fundamental element of the biosphere, and the evolution of plants has directly affected the evolution of animal life and the evolution of the Earth's climate. Plants have also become essential to humans not only in the form of cereal crops,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491648205Author Carsten KriegerFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Crossbill Guides FoundationPublisher Crossbill Guides Foundation

Discover the fascinating world of Ireland's diverse and astonishing collection of native wildflowers. This new edition reflects the many changes to our botanical knowledge since The Wildflowers of Ireland was first published in 2014. There's updated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Australian Book Designer Awards 2023 (Australia).Book InformationISBN 9781760761493Author Diego BonettoFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Thames and...

Discover the incredible uses of 40 home-grown and foraged ingredients for making a variety of original brew-it-yourself recipes. You will learn how to grow, find, harvest, dry, and store ingredients including berries, roots, seeds, leaves, and...

Just as a parent leaves a legacy to their child, a tree leaves a legacy to its surroundings. A deep and explorative companion piece to the Roger Deakin Award-winning The Draw of The Sea.Throughout history, trees have determined the tools we use, the...

'Mushrooms are having a moment. [A] natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life.'-Library Journal 'If you enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life . . . I highly recommend this book. . . . In the vein of Louis...

Winner of the 2022 Marsh Book of the Year Award A long-awaited volume in the New Naturalist series examining the trees of Britain. Trees are immensely valuable. They give shape to our lives with wood, the material that makes our...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736924112Author Charles W KaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Lincoln Town PressPublisher Lincoln Town PressWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 212mm *...

In an age when people are in search of new and more fulfilling experiences to replace screens and bring families together, this book explores 100 ways to connect with nature and discover the benefits of forest fun. From bushcraft activities like...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2023 for Nature Writing'Exquisite, luminous and quietly radical . . . utterly unique and refreshing' Lucy JonesWhere nothing grows, moss is the spark that triggers new life...

This comprehensively updated and expanded edition of the region's best-selling ?eld guide to trees offers much, much more than the highly successful ?rst edition. Fully updated text (including additional species entries) and distribution maps, numerous...

For the plant-obsessed woman of any age, this humorous, illustrated little book celebrates the devotion and quirky habits plants inspire. You know you're a crazy plant lady when watering is a hobby, you can't resist a cute pot, and just looking at...

REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS: 'An authoritative, readable and attractively illustrated book...it is likely to be a much cited, definitive work for a long time to come.' Ian Whyte, Landscape History 'I thoroughly recommend it to ecologists, historians,...

The current move away from the extensive use of agricultural chemicals and the employment of more traditional methods of farming means that the number of different plant species is on the increase. Along with the nutritional benefits that this brings,...

Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives...

Cultivate a mindful new habit in 2023 with Be More Bonsai, and discover how the art of growing bonsai trees can lead to a happier, more mindful way of lifeAmid the chaos of modern life, the ancient art of tending to bonsai can bring calm and perspective...

When our ancestors came down from the trees, they brought the trees with them and remade the world. 'A stunning book on the incalculable debt humanity owes wood...' John Carey, The Sunday Times How did the...

From foxglove, deadly nightshade, hemlock and yew to lily of the valley and angel's trumpet, this Kew Pocketbook is an exploration of some of the most commonplace and dangerous poisonous plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew...

The definitive guide to Britain's stunning wildlife heritage, showcasing more than 475 walks through the Wildlife Trust's forest, heaths, moors and woods. Published in conjunction with the Wildlife Trusts, Wildlife Walks is a superb guide to more...

A landmark publication that captures the beautiful richness of every aspect of trees and their importance for science, culture and the future of humankind. Trees feed us, shelter us, inspire us and heal us. In a world facing the destruction of the...