Seeds of hope wisdom and wonder from the world of plants
In this book the author, a renowned naturalist examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. Long before she began her work with chimpanzees, she had a passion for the natural world. Now she opens our eyes to the profound relationship we have with the world of plants, exploring...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Grand Central Publishing,
[2014]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- pt. 1. My love for the natural world : A childhood rooted in nature ; The kingdom of the plants ; Trees ; Forests
- pt. 2. Hunting, gathering, and gardening : The plant hunters ; Botanical gardens ; Seeds ; Orchids ; Gardens and gardening
- pt. 3. Uses and abuses of plants : Plants that can heal ; Plants that can harm ; Plantations ; Food crops ; Genetically modified organisms
- pt. 4. The way forward : The future of agriculture ; Growing our own food ; Saving forests ; Hope for nature ; The will to live.
