Plants That Changed Our Gardens
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Plants That Changed Our Gardens
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Author : Mea Allan
language : en
Publisher: North Pomfret VT.
Release Date : 1974
Plants That Changed Our Gardens written by Mea Allan and has been published by North Pomfret VT. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Biography categories.
The Plants That Shaped Our Gardens
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Author : David C. Stuart
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2002
The Plants That Shaped Our Gardens written by David C. Stuart and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Architecture categories.
The history begins with two earth-changing events - the establishment of colonies in the Americas and the spread of the Turkish empire. Both brought the first astonishing wave of flowering exotics to gardens across Europe.
Remarkable Plants That Shape Our World
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Author : Helen Bynum
language : en
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Release Date : 2014-09-22
Remarkable Plants That Shape Our World written by Helen Bynum and has been published by Thames & Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-22 with Nature categories.
A glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of the most remarkable plants that shape our world, with exquisite illustrations from the incomparable collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The authors are expert guides to the intriguing histories, significance and uses of over 80 key plants, revealing our complex relationship with them, both for use and beauty. Rich in cultural, historical, botanical and symbolic associations, the plants presented here, from every corner of the globe, both familiar and bizarre, all have fascinating stories to tell. Sections cover every aspect of our interaction with plants, starting with foods that laid the foundations for the development of civilizations, such as wheat, rice and maize, and those that enliven our diet, such as saffron and spices. Other sections look at plants that have helped to house us, including bamboo and the oak, or crops that have made people rich, notably tea, coffee and sugar cane. Many plants have been used medicinally, from willow to the Madagascar periwinkle. Some are the objects of obsession or are revered, including the tulip, the rose and the lotus, and some are bizarre, such as the world's largest flower, rafflesia, which smells of rotting flesh. For anyone interested in the beauty and diversity of plants, this beautiful book, richly illustrated with over 200 drawings and paintings, will be an inspiration and a delight.
The Origin Of Plants
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Author : Maggie Campbell-Culver
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday UK
Release Date : 2013-08-30
The Origin Of Plants written by Maggie Campbell-Culver and has been published by Doubleday UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-30 with Botanists categories.
A fascinating history of Britain's plant biodiversity and a unique account of how our garden landscape has been transformed over 1000 years, from 200 species of plant in the year 1000 to the astonishing variety of plants we can all see today. Thousands of plants have been introduced into Britain since 1066 by travellers, warriors, explorers and plant hunters - plants that we now take for granted such as rhododendron from the Far East, gladiolus from Africa and exotic plants like the monkey puzzle tree from Chile.Both a plant history and a useful reference book, Maggie Campbell-Culver has researched the provenance and often strange histories of many of the thousands of plants, exploring the quirky and sometimes rude nature of the plants, giving them a personality all of their own and setting them in their social context. The text is supported by beautiful contemporary paintings and modern photographs in 2 x 8 pp colour sections.
Dangerous Garden
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Author : David C. Stuart
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2004
Dangerous Garden written by David C. Stuart and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Architecture categories.
As our earliest ancestors migrated out of Africa, they encountered entirely new floras. By sampling these, they found plants that appeared to (and sometimes did) heal wounds, cure maladies, and ease troubled minds. This process of discovery continues today, as multinational pharmaceutical companies bioprospect in the globe's remaining wild places for the next tamoxifen or digitalis. The gardener and botanist David Stuart tells the fascinating story of botanical medicine, revealing more than soothing balms and heroic cures. Most of the truly powerful and effective medicinal plants are double-edged, with a dark side to balance the light. They can heal or kill, calm or enslave, lift depression or summon our gods and monsters. Often the difference between these polar effects is a simple change in dosage. Stuart chronicles the tale of how the herbal materia medica of healing and killing plants has sparked wars, helped establish intercontinental trade routes, and seeded fortunes. As plant species traveled the globe, their medicinal uses evolved over miles and through centuries. Plants once believed to be cure-alls are now considered too dangerous for use. Others, once so valuable that they sowed the wealth of empires, are merely spices on the kitchen shelf. David Stuart recounts engrossing human stories too, not only of the scientists, explorers, and doctors who gathered, named, and prescribed these plants but also the shamans, magicians, and quacks who claimed to possess the ultimate herbal aphrodisiac or elixir.
Fifty Plants That Changed The Course Of History
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Author : Bill Laws
language : en
Publisher: Firefly Books
Release Date : 2015-08-18
Fifty Plants That Changed The Course Of History written by Bill Laws and has been published by Firefly Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-18 with History categories.
The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.
The Origin Of Plants
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Author : Maggie Campbell-Culver
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Origin Of Plants written by Maggie Campbell-Culver and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Botanists categories.
100 Plants That Almost Changed The World
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Author : Chris Beardshaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-07
100 Plants That Almost Changed The World written by Chris Beardshaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-07 with Plants categories.
* The tales of 100 plants recounted that will transform how we view and value plants* The author Chris Beardshaw is one of the leading lights in the world of gardening From cars made of carrot to tea-smuggling spies; Popeye's spinach to the hallucinogenic effects of lettuce, renowned garden expert Chris Beardshaw takes us on a journey though history's most fascinating plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs: the ones that changed the world, the ones that almost did, and the ones that certainly didn't! Ranging from Roman times to present day and even covering future plant-inventions, 100 Plants that (almost) changed the World is a fascinating compendium of stories about the plants and vegetables we see, nurture and consume every day. If you have ever wondered why carrots are supposed to help you see in the dark or why we hang fairy lights and decorations on our Christmas trees then this is the book for you a fun and quirky new volume that offers unique exploration of our planets most fascinating plants.
In Defense Of Plants
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Author : Matt Candeias
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2021-03-16
In Defense Of Plants written by Matt Candeias and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Science categories.
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 & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Garden Revolution
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Author : Larry Weaner
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2016-05-18
Garden Revolution written by Larry Weaner and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-18 with Gardening categories.
AHS Book Award winner This lushly-photographed reference is an important moment in horticulture that will be embraced by anyone looking for a better, smarter way to garden. Larry Weaner is an icon in the world of ecological landscape design, and now his revolutionary approach is available to all gardeners. Garden Revolution shows how an ecological approach to planting can lead to beautiful gardens that buck much of conventional gardening’s counter-productive, time-consuming practices. Instead of picking the wrong plant and then constantly tilling, weeding, irrigating, and fertilizing, Weaner advocates for choosing plants that are adapted to the soil and climate of a specific site and letting them naturally evolve over time. Allowing the plants to find their own niches, to spread their seed around until they find the microclimate and spot that suits them best, creates a landscape that is vibrant, dynamic, and gorgeous year after year.