Nicht nur auf Feld und Wiesen finden sich die erstaunlichsten Pflanzen – auch vor unserer Haustür, auf dem Grünstreifen neben der Ampel oder im kleinen Park um die Ecke gedeihen die faszinierendsten Gewächse.
Jenseits vom Blumenbeet: Ochsenzunge, Hungerblümchen und WanzensamenAufregend ist der botanische Dschungel Deutschland: Gleich vor der Haustür, am Wegesrand oder hinter der Autobahnleitplanke warten spannende Gewächse darauf, entdeckt zu werden.
Pop Science zum Thema Ernährung - ein wissenschaftlicher Streifzug durch das GemüsefachDer Pflanzen-Biologe und Science Slammer David Spencer lädt uns mit seinem Sachbuch dazu ein, gemeinsam die wunderbare Welt der Pflanzen zu entdecken und die faszinierenden und vielfältigen Seiten von unserem alltäglichen Obst und Gemüse kennenzulernen.
***Das Pionierwerk über die neue Wissenschaft vom Verhalten der Pflanzen***Durch bahnbrechende wissenschaftliche Versuche wurde inzwischen bewiesen, was Außenseiter unter den Pflanzenforschern schon vor Jahrhunderten zu behaupten wagten: Pflanzen reagieren wie Menschen!
Scattered across the Scottish Highlands are the last surviving remnants of the Caledonian forest which have survived, naturally seeding and growing since the last ice age.
Inspired by the history of Britain, from the tree under which the first trade union was formed to the branches from which outlaws were hanged, The Great British Tree Biography details the fascinating stories associated with trees throughout the history of the British Isles.
An arboreal odyssey NATURE One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori s number one bestseller Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.
"e;INFORMATIVE AND ORIGINAL"e; Guardian, 'This month's best paperbacks' 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.
In the aftermath of the horrific trench warfare of the First World War, the poppy sprouting across the killing fields of France and Belgium, then immortalised in John McCraes moving poem became a worldwide icon.
A captivating journey into the inner lives of plants from the colours they see to the schedules they keepAn enchanting look at the lives of plants, from the colours they see to the schedules they keep, in time for the start of the planting season 'An intriguing look at a plant's consciousness.
He has just a few months to complete his quest no one has ever done it before within one growing season and it will require ingenuity, stamina and a large dose of luck.
*; Presents the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing properties of 30 common plants and their spirits*; Explains how to intuitively, energetically, and spiritually connect with plant spirits and their healing medicine*; Shares the author's personal story of awakening to the divine powers of plant spiritsSharing her personal story of awakening to the divine powers of plant spirits, medical intuitive Laura Aversano takes you on a journey deep into sacred connection with the elemental world of nature where plants are animated intelligent beings.
If you're fed up with buying flowers to display and arrange at home, then look now further than this easy-to-follow, practical guide to growing your own cut flowers from gardening expert Sarah Raven (Gardener's World, The Daily Telegraph).
*; 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.
