Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in our world's history. Discover how : -- - Corn fueled new technologies and turns up in thousands of e…
Profiles ten plants that influenced human history, including cotton, sugar, rubber, and potatoes.--
Profiles ten plants that influenced human history, including cotton, sugar, rubber, and potatoes.
An award-winning heirloom specialist, garden historian, ethnobotanist and writer offers this wood-block illustrated, alphabetical compendium of heirloom flowers and artisanal crafts like distilling and wreath-making to help inspire gardeners to connect with the natural world. F…
Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that "traditional" knowledge is al…
Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that "traditional" knowledge is al…
First published in 1975, this classic companion planting guide has taught a generation of gardeners how to use plants' natural partnerships to produce bigger and better harvests. Louise Riotte (1909-1998) was one of North America's most beloved gardeners. Her warm, witty writing…
First published in 1975, this classic companion planting guide has taught a generation of gardeners how to use plants' natural partnerships to produce bigger and better harvests. Louise Riotte (1909-1998) was one of North America's most beloved gardeners. Her warm, witty writing…
"First published in 1975, this classic companion planting guide has taught a generation of gardeners how to use plants' natural partnerships to produce bigger and better harvests. Louise Riotte (1909-1998) was one of North America's most beloved gardeners. Her warm, witty writin…
