Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest

Inspired by the mystique of a uniquely American tree, the pecan, Oklahoma writer John Gifford set out to explore the US pecan industry, which provides 80 percent of the world's supply of this special tree nut.

By choosing to concentrate upon discovering what forest resources were available to the French navy during the ancien régime and what use it was able to make of them, Mr.

The Mojave Desert eco-region extends from eastern California to northwestern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah, and boasts plant communities as diverse as alkali sinks, dune systems, Joshua tree woodland, pinyon juniper woodland, mixed mojave scrub, and even riparian woodland.

From wild carrot to serviceberries, pineapple weed to watercress, lamb's quarter to sea rocket, Foraging Oregon uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Beaver State.

The updated edition of the popular RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife.

This field guide dedicated to wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway is aninformation-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to the vibrant wildflower habitats along the Blue Ridge Parkway in a colorful and portable package.

The Mycoplasmas,Volume V: Spiroplasmas, Acholeplasmas,and Mycoplasmas of Plants and Arthropods focuses on existing knowledge and recent development in research on spiroplasmas, acholeplasmas, and other mollicutes of plants and arthropods.

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This exquisitely detailed full-color field guide, by biologist and herbal and medical plant expert Jim Meuninck, provides identification, practical information, and skills for the location of and use of medicinal plants.

This accessibly written and authoritative guide updates the beloved and much-used 1970s classic Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas.

The Curious Gardener's Almanac contains over 1000 entries of remarkable information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, recipes, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, biodynamics.

For seventy years, The Natural Gardens of North Carolina has been a must-read volume for anyone interested in wildflowers, native plants, ecology, or conservation in the state.

Winner - IACP 2019 Reference & Technical Cookbook AwardFrom apples and oranges to pawpaws and persimmons"e;Sara Bir's voice is quirky, informed, and fresh.

Hundreds of full-color photos with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learning about more than 400 species of common wild mushrooms found in the Northeast.

Radio 4's The Food Programme Book of the Year, chosen by Dan SaladinoAnIrish TimesBest Gardening Book 2023Shortlisted for the Garden Media Guild's Garden Book of the Year Award 2023Longlisted for The Art of Eating Prize 2023'If you're a vegetable growing addict or just curious about their origins, there's something for everyone in Adam's new book.

Canada's flora, although it does not display the richness of a tropical flora nor the antiquity of an old world flora, is unique in its newness; for the most part it began with the last glaciation and is still expanding northward as glaciers recede and climate moderates.

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Just as a parent leaves a legacy to their child, a tree leaves a legacy to its surroundings.

Britain's neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants.

For centuries people have used trees, shrubs, and woody vines for food, clothing, ritual, construction, scientific study, and more.

Methods in Mycoplasmology, Volume I: Mycoplasma Characterization is the first of a two-volume series that resulted from cumulative efforts to meet the need for standardized techniques in mycoplasmology.

"e;Will likely become a classic among books about Kentucky's natural history and environment, because it covers so much new information.

Even with the best planning and care, every garden can run into a problem or two.

The characteristic look of California Chaparral-a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills-is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions.

The Rocky Mountain Berry Book combines the information of a field guide and the fun of a cookbook.

The Everglades region is a mosaic of interconnected ecosystems where a slight elevation change can lead you from dry, rocky pinelands and shady hardwood hammocks to flooded grassy prairies and deep, mysterious swamps.

“A lovely balance of memoir, travelogue and olive-growing how-to .

Tobin Mitnick, JewsLoveTrees creator and shameless tree lover, leads you, the tree-curious, through the wonderful world of North American trees with fact, opinion, and humor.

Genetics and Biotechnology of Bacilli, Volume 2 is a collection of papers from the "e;Fourth International Conference on Bacilli"e; held in California on June 21-24, 1987.

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer.

*; Explains what an essential oil is and examines the botany of how they evolved and the various roles they play, from protecting the plant to aiding its propagation *; Provides in-depth profiles for 58 common essential oils, identifying the phytochemicals that contribute to each oil's scent and healing qualities and its therapeutic applications, with an emphasis on antimicrobial and antiviral properties *; Discusses the healthiest and safest ways to use essential oils for self-care and the safe and appropriate use of essential oils for children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems Exploring the journey of essential oils from living plant to bottle, as well as how to apply them in your own life for healing and balance, Heather Dawn Godfrey explains what an essential oil is and examines the botany of how they evolved and the various roles they play--from protecting the plant to aiding its propagation.

This title was originally published in 1966.

Fungi are diverse, delicious and sometimes deadly.

This book accompanies the landmark television series Kingdom of Plants 3D: With David Attenborough.

This is the first book to cover England's rare and threatened mosses and liverworts, collectively known as bryophytes.

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.

This beautiful horticultural handbook is a garden calendar, taking you on an illustrated journey through the year, detailing each season's most prominent plants, flowers, and herbs.

A unique window on the floral wonders of the Mediterranean worldThe Mediterranean a land of blue skies, warm sunshine, rugged mountains and azure seas.

Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places shows readers how to find and prepare more than five hundred different plants for nutrition and better health.

The second volume of a major new series of books on British natural history.

Arizona is a diverse area from the Colorado Plateau to the lowland basin and range areas of the Sonoran desert.

Inspired by wild and wayward floral styles, Willow Crossley creates natural and original arrangements, from cabbage rose to cow-parsley, the book will range from glorious garlands and pretty posies to stunning centrepieces for a banquet or soiree.

The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants provides a comprehensive review of Frankia and the actinorhizal plants.

Growth and Development of Trees, Volume I: Seed Germination, Ontogeny, and Shoot Growth is a part of a two-volume treatise, which characterizes important features of growth and development of trees and other woody plants during their life cycles.

As the human population inexorably grows, its cumulative impact on the Earth's resources is hard to ignore.

A History of Zinnias brings forward the fascinating adventure of zinnias and the spirit of civilization.

This title was originally published in 1966.

Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place.

Old orchards have an irresistible appeal.