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Grow A Damn Plant Journal [Bok / Häftad]

<p><b>An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.</b><br/><br/>In his follow-up to the bestselling <i>Around the World in 80 Trees</i>, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.<br/><br/><b>'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change'</b> <i>The Herald</i><br/><br/><i><b>'</b></i><b>This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history'</b> <i>Kew Magazine</i><br/><br/><i><b>'</b></i><b>With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands'</b> <i>Daily Mail</i></p>

<p>Women have always gardened, but our stories have been buried with our work. Alice Vincent is on a quest to change that. To understand what encourages women to go out, work the soil, plant seeds and nurture them, even when so many other responsibilities sit upon their shoulders. To recover the histories that have been lost among the soil.<br/><br/><i>Why Women Grow</i> is a much-needed exploration of why women turn to the earth, as gardeners, growers and custodians. This book emerged from a deeply rooted desire to share the stories of women who are silenced and overlooked. In doing so, Alice fosters connections with gardeners that unfurl into a tender exploration of women's lives, their gardens and what the ground has offered them, with conversations spanning creation and loss, celebration and grief, power, protest, identity and renaissance.<br/><br/>Wise, curious and sensitive, <i>Why Women Grow</i> follows Alice in her search for answers, with inquisitive fronds reaching and curling around the intimate anecdotes of others.</p>

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<p>Discover 60 of the world's most spectacular gardens plus 120 travel ideas to ignite a love of outdoor spaces. Featuring the history of every botanical gem, beautiful photography and trip planning tips, this uplifting book explores the restorative effects of flora and fauna, and the joy to be experienced from each of the inspiring gardens inside it.</p><p>Walk spellbinding nature trails at the Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona, US; wander the stone paths of Japan's infamous Kenroku-en Garden; or steal away to a subtropical retreat just off the coast from Glengarriff, Ireland. In-depth garden profiles, Q&As with experts, and personal accounts from writers who have experienced the magic of each destination accompany the mesmerising gardens inside this book, so that you can learn <i>just why</i> each idyllic sanctuary is so joyful.</p><p>Inside <i><strong>The Joy of Exploring Gardens</strong></i><strong>:</strong></p><p><strong>- 60 in-depth profiles of gardens</strong> illustrated with beautiful photography; a <strong>Q&A section </strong>where you can read the insights and thoughts from an expert closely linked to the garden; and <strong>first-hand accounts</strong> from writers who have visited each outdoor space</p><p><strong>- 120 extra must-visit garden destinations </strong>from all over the world</p><p><strong>- At-a-glance reasons to go </strong>that offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find in each garden from water features to rainforest walks; city views to upcycled sculptures</p><p><strong>- Accessibility awareness </strong>including an overview of the path and ground conditions and the availability of accessible toilets and other amenities for visitors with disabilities and mobility issues</p><p><strong>- In the know tips </strong>to help you get there including local transport, when to go, what to take with you, must-do activities, and experiences not to be missed</p><p><strong>- Covers global garden destinations</strong> including Africa & the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania</p><p><strong>- Foreword by Lyanda Lynn Haupt,</strong> author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker. Her latest book is <i>Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit.</i></p><p>Do more of what you love with our uplifting <i><strong>Joy of </strong></i>series and nurture your biggest passions. <i>The Joy of Exploring Gardens </i>is the ultimate gift book for the horticulturist in your life or a wonderful treat to inspire your next joyful garden adventure to a paradisiacal wonder or secret botanical gem.</p><p><strong>About Lonely Planet: </strong>Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).</p><p>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)</p>

<p><b><i>50 Healing Plants</i> is a collection of 50 cards featuring plants and herbs from around the world that are known for their healing powers and properties.</b><br/><br/>Exquisitely illustrated with <i>prints from Elizabeth Blackwell</i>, the<i> pioneering herbalist</i> of the 18th Century, and with an accompanying booklet describing the importance of Blackwell's work, and that of the renowned <i>Chelsea Physic Garden</i> as it celebrates its 350 year anniversary. This is a gift for anyone with an interest in botanical art, botany or the healing properties of plants.</p>

<p><b>'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - <i>Gardeners Illustrated</i></b><br/><br/><b><i>RHS Botany for Gardeners</i> </b><b>is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results. </b><br/><br/>Illustrated throughout with beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, <i>RHS Botany for Gardeners</i> provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms, and show how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into thematic chapters covering everything from Plant Pests, and further subdivided into useful headings such as 'Seed Sowing' and 'Pruning'. 'Botany in Action' boxes provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice, and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that we grow today.<br/><br/>Aided by this book, gardeners will unlock the wealth of information that lies within the intriguing world of botanical science - and their gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect gift for any gardener.<br/><br/>Contents Includes...<br/><br/>The Plant kingdom<br/>Growth, Form and Function<br/>Inner Workings<br/>Reproduction<br/>The Beginning of Life<br/>External Factors<br/>Pruning<br/>Botany and the Senses<br/>Pest, Diseases and Disorders<br/>Botanists and Botanical Illustration<br/><b>... And Much More!</b></p>