Plants

In 1847 Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911) embarked on an expedition to Sikkim in the eastern Himalaya, a region where he would discover a huge number of botanical treasures previously unknown to the West. A scientist of breath-taking ability, Hooker would...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903657065Author David LangFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint WILDGuidesPublisher WILDGuidesWeight(grams) 524gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 167mm * 16mm

A traditional meadow full of wild flowers is a rare sight today but it is not too late to restore them and to create new ones. Charles Flower is passionate about restoring the countryside. After the appalling destruction of the 1970s and 1980s he...

The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 500 herbs and spices. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the herb or spice's scientific and common...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345812964Author Diana Beresford-KroegerFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Vintage CanadaPublisher Vintage CanadaWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992969318Author Emma GunnFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Bramble & Bean Publishing HousePublisher Bramble & Bean Publishing House

The ancient trees of the British Isles form a distinct and fascinating group. In this little book their form and character are carefully described by Welsh border woodsman Andy Thompson. With rare early engravings of seeds and branches, leaf shapes,...

French flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redoute (1759-1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of...

This compact compendium of 20 cross-stitch charts uses a limited and identical palette of threads for each project. There are 20 circular designs in the book, and each of the patterns is accompanied by a full-colour and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or...

Natural Dyes describes the use of plants that can be grown in the garden or collected from the countryside. It is lavishly illustrated with accurate and detailed botanical watercolours and samples of the colours the plants produce.Features and reviews...

An exploration of the history, folklore and medicinal uses of thirty Native European trees. In this beautifully illustrated book, which uses the author's own photographs, Christina Stapley provides a thorough and deep appreciation of trees as she has...

The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light"Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom." James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard#1 New Release in Nature &...

'Somerville knows more about wooden barn construction than almost anyone alive.'-The Telegraph 'A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty is so good for the soul.'-Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of A Year...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423601500Author John Kallas, PhDFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith IncWeight(grams) 964g

A definitive and richly illustrated guide to the botanically unique area of Upper Teesdale in England's County DurhamTo anyone who loves the wild flowers of Great Britain and Ireland, there are some places that beckon time and again, such as The Lizard...

From Lewis Miller, the celebrated floral designer and "Flower Bandit" himself, an intimate and joyous behind-the-scenes look at his signature Flower Flashes as they introduced bright moments of natural beauty into the city when they were needed most. ...

Even in the brick and concrete heart of our cities, nature finds a way. Birds and mammals, insects, plants and trees - they all manage to thrive in the urban jungle, and Bob Gilbert is their champion and their chronicler. He explores the hidden...

We've become used to thinking of plants as things for us to use: as food, tools, resources, or just as an attractive background to our own lives. But it's time to change our minds. New research shows that plants can think, plan - and may even...

John Harris, head gardener at Tresillian Estate in Cornwall, imparts his abundance of horticulture knowledge, specifically focusing on how to garden using the moon's cycles.About the AuthorJohn Harris has been a professional gardener since he started his...

The eighteenth-century naturalist Erasmus Darwin (grandfather of Charles) argued that plants are animate, living beings and attributed them sensation, movement, and a certain degree of mental activity, emphasizing the continuity between humankind and...

This fully updated edition of Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa covers more than 1,100 species of flora, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and 'showy' plants around the region. An informative introduction discusses plant diversity,...

A full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most poisonous plants on earthThis richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and...

'Clever, pretty, fun and informative - what more can a reader ask for?' Sara Maitland, author of Gossip From the ForestWe're surrounded in cities by trees, quiet colossuses that most of us don't know by name. Does that matter? It's certainly possible to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556438035Author Dale PendellFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

This book is concerned with the growing and maintenance of trees from the point of view of ornament and amenity, whether they are in the town or the countryside. It includes details of such matters as spacing, transplanting, pruning, protection and...

The way we currently produce our food is damaging both to ourselves and our planet: we need to create gardens, woodlands and farms which are in harmony with nature. Though all natural ecosystems provide excellent examples to follow, Plants For a Future...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525540281Author Summer Rayne OakesFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491648137Author David SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Crossbill Guides FoundationPublisher Crossbill Guides Foundation

'After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.' - Damian Whitworth, The Times 'One of the publishing sensations of the year ... For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big...

A captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of usTreepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries-on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in...

How the prized matsutake mushroom is remaking human communities in China-and providing new ways to understand human and more-than-human worldsWhat a Mushroom Lives For pushes today's mushroom renaissance in compelling new directions. For centuries,...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486837161Author Jessica MazurkiewiczFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

A Fresh Twist on Vintage Flower Meanings & Arrangements"This book is enchanting to the eyes, inspiring for the mind, and refreshing for the soul." -Maggie Hyde, Petal Back Farm#1 New Release in Plant & Animal Photography, Photograpy Equipment &...

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,...

Define your individual style. With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. If grown in containers, these dry-climate jewels-which include but are not limited to cacti-can be...

In the summer of 1938, botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter set off down the Colorado River, accompanied by an ambitious expedition leader and three amateur boatmen. With its churning rapids, sheer cliffs and boat-shattering boulders, the Colorado...

"A sweeping history of the origins, development, and future of herbaria and their role in plant consternation." -The American Gardener Since the 1500s, scientists have documented the plants and fungi that grew around them, organizing the specimens into...

This is an illustrated guide to varieties, cultivation and care, with step-by-step instructions and over 135 beautiful photographs. It is a handy, practical guide to growing and caring for rhododendrons, with instructions for planting outdoors and in...

The Wild Wisdom of Weeds is the only book on foraging and edible weeds to focus on the thirteen weeds found all over the world, each of which represents a complete food source and extensive medical pharmacy and first-aid kit. More than just a field...