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What a Plant Knows

A Field Guide to the Senses

by Daniel Chamovitz ...

Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant.Plants can hear—and taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the schedules ... Read more

$17.27 CAD

Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant.Plants can hear—and taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the schedules
... Read more
Wild Mushrooms

A Cookbook and Foraging Guide

by Kristen Blizzard, Trent Blizzard ...

**"**Whether you get your mushrooms from the supermarket or the forest floor, a worthy addition to your library."—Star TribuneGet ready to fall in love with wild mushrooms! Absolutely everything you need to know to make mushrooming a lifestyle choice, from finding, storing, preserving, and preparing common and unusual species.Packed with content and lore from more than 20 skilled foragers around ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

**"**Whether you get your mushrooms from the supermarket or the forest floor, a worthy addition to your library."—Star TribuneGet ready to fall in love with wild mushrooms! Absolutely everything you need to know to make mushrooming a lifestyle choice, from finding, storing, preserving, and preparing common and unusual species.Packed with content and lore from more than 20 skilled foragers around
... Read more
Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares

The Love, Lore, and Mystique of Mushrooms

by Greg Marley ...

**Discover the wonders and mysteries of mushrooms—and our conflicting human reactions to them—in this “enticing invitation to the fungal realm” (Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation).Includes tips for mushroom foraging, cultivation, and preparation!**Throughout history, people have had a complex and confusing relationship with mushrooms. Are fungi food or medicine, beneficial ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

**Discover the wonders and mysteries of mushrooms—and our conflicting human reactions to them—in this “enticing invitation to the fungal realm” (Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation).Includes tips for mushroom foraging, cultivation, and preparation!**Throughout history, people have had a complex and confusing relationship with mushrooms. Are fungi food or medicine, beneficial
... Read more
When the Earth Was Green

Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance

by Riley Black ...

NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary ... Read more

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NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary
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The Skillful Forager

Essential Techniques for Responsible Foraging and Making the Most of Your Wild Edibles

by Leda Meredith ...

The ultimate forager’s guide to working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pantry—featuring plant profiles, harvesting and preservation tips, and easy recipesFrom harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways ... Read more

$24.47 CAD

The ultimate forager’s guide to working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pantry—featuring plant profiles, harvesting and preservation tips, and easy recipesFrom harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways
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Plants and Fungi

The Definitive Visual Encyclopedia

by DK ...

Series series DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups—from the ... Read more

Was $26.99 CAD Now $20.99 CAD

Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups—from the
... Read more
The Triumph of Seeds

How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History

by Thor Hanson ...

A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the
... Read more
Around the World in 80 Trees

by Jonathan Drori, Lucille Clerc ...

“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.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses ... Read more

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“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.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses
... Read more
Foraging for Survival

Edible Wild Plants of North America

by Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke ...

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes, Foraging for Survival is the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors ... Read more

$18.71 CAD

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes, Foraging for Survival is the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors
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The Way Through the Woods

On Mushrooms and Mourning

by Litt Woon Long ...

Translated by Barbara J. Haveland ...

A grieving widow discovers a most unexpected form of healing—hunting for mushrooms.“Moving . . . Long tells the story of finding hope after despair lightly and artfully, with self-effacement and so much gentle good nature.”—The New York TimesLong Litt Woon met Eiolf a month after arriving in Norway from Malaysia as an exchange student. They fell in love, married, and settled into domestic bliss. ... Read more

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A grieving widow discovers a most unexpected form of healing—hunting for mushrooms.“Moving . . . Long tells the story of finding hope after despair lightly and artfully, with self-effacement and so much gentle good nature.”—The New York TimesLong Litt Woon met Eiolf a month after arriving in Norway from Malaysia as an exchange student. They fell in love, married, and settled into domestic bliss.
... Read more
Gardening For Everyone

Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and More at Home

by Julia Watkins ...

A guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and
... Read more
The Little Book of Forest Bathing

Discovering the Japanese Art of Self-Care

by Andrews McMeel Publishing ...

Series series Little Book of . . .
What’s an easy way to lower your blood pressure, combat anxiety and depression, and boost your immune system? Shinrin-yoku. The Little Book of Forest Bathing is all about finding strength, peace, and beauty in your surroundings. Drawing on recent research, Forest Bathing maps out the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of immersing yourself in natural surroundings. It then goes on to provide ... Read more

$9.62 CAD

What’s an easy way to lower your blood pressure, combat anxiety and depression, and boost your immune system? Shinrin-yoku. The Little Book of Forest Bathing is all about finding strength, peace, and beauty in your surroundings. Drawing on recent research, Forest Bathing maps out the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of immersing yourself in natural surroundings. It then goes on to provide
... Read more
Growing Cannabis Indoors

Grow Your Own Marijuana Indoors Using This Easy-to-Follow Guide (2022 Crash Course for Beginners)

by Terry Twitty ...

Grow Your Own Cannabis Plants Indoors Using This Simple And Easy Guide.Do you love excellent cannabis and want to try producing it at home?Perhaps you need marijuana for medicinal reasons and wish to cultivate it at home.Whatever your purpose, this book was created to educate you on cultivating marijuana indoors simply and straightforwardly. This book is appropriate for both novic... ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

Grow Your Own Cannabis Plants Indoors Using This Simple And Easy Guide.Do you love excellent cannabis and want to try producing it at home?Perhaps you need marijuana for medicinal reasons and wish to cultivate it at home.Whatever your purpose, this book was created to educate you on cultivating marijuana indoors simply and straightforwardly. This book is appropriate for both novic...
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All That the Rain Promises and More

A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms

by David Arora ...

**“[All That the Rain Promises and More] is certainly the best guide to fungi, and may in fact be a long lasting masterpiece in guide writing for all subjects.”—Roger McKnight, The New York TimesMushrooms appeal to all kinds of people—and so will this handy pocket guide, which includes key information for more than 200 Western mushrooms**Over 200 edible and poisonous mushrooms are depicted with ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

**“[All That the Rain Promises and More] is certainly the best guide to fungi, and may in fact be a long lasting masterpiece in guide writing for all subjects.”—Roger McKnight, The New York TimesMushrooms appeal to all kinds of people—and so will this handy pocket guide, which includes key information for more than 200 Western mushrooms**Over 200 edible and poisonous mushrooms are depicted with
... Read more
The Serviceberry

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

by Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of
... Read more
The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

by Zoë Schlanger ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri...
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Our Green Heart

The Soul and Science of Forests

by Diana Beresford-Kroeger ...

**AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this inspiring culmination of Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s life’s work as a botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, she delivers a challenge to us all to dig deeper into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown—and then do our part to plant and protect them.**As the last child in Ireland to receive a full ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this inspiring culmination of Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s life’s work as a botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, she delivers a challenge to us all to dig deeper into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown—and then do our part to plant and protect them.**As the last child in Ireland to receive a full
... Read more
How to Read a Tree

Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves

by Tristan Gooley ...

Series series Natural Navigation
**“The Sherlock Holmes of Nature”—BBC“Reams of appealing facts make one itch to get outside and right up close to trees’ rough surfaces and shady cover.”—The AtlanticOpen your eyes to the secret language of trees**Trees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. They hold secrets about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, time—and their own lives, the good and ... Read more

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**“The Sherlock Holmes of Nature”—BBC“Reams of appealing facts make one itch to get outside and right up close to trees’ rough surfaces and shady cover.”—The AtlanticOpen your eyes to the secret language of trees**Trees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. They hold secrets about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, time—and their own lives, the good and
... Read more
Flower Confidential

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

by Amy Stewart ...

A globe-trotting, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling world of flowers and the fascinating industry it has created.Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture, ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

A globe-trotting, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling world of flowers and the fascinating industry it has created.Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture,
... Read more
Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast

British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest

by Collin Varner ...

A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states.The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour forager’s guide offers clear photography, descriptions, ... Read more

$9.62 CAD

A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states.The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour forager’s guide offers clear photography, descriptions,
... Read more
A Tree a Day

365 of the World’s Most Majestic Trees

by Amy-Jane Beer ...

Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year.Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from ... Read more

$1.79 CAD

Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year.Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from
... Read more
Two Trees Make a Forest

In Search of My Family's Past Among Taiwan's Mountains and Coasts

by Jessica J. Lee ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER of the 2021 Banff Mountain Book Prize in Adventure TravelWINNER of the 2020 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the 2021 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-FictionShortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain LiteratureShortlisted for Canada Reads 2021On CBC’s list of “the best Canadian nonfiction of 2020”An exhilarating, anti ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $13.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER of the 2021 Banff Mountain Book Prize in Adventure TravelWINNER of the 2020 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the 2021 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-FictionShortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain LiteratureShortlisted for Canada Reads 2021On CBC’s list of “the best Canadian nonfiction of 2020”An exhilarating, anti
... Read more
Grounded Living

Harmonizing Design and Nature in the Home

by Anita Yokota ...

From the author of Home Therapy comes a beautifully photographed guide to biophilic design: decorating your space to increase your connection with nature and create a more sustainable home.Discover the transformative power of biophilic interior design, a practice that helps you increase your connection to nature indoors. The promise: spaces that foster harmony, happiness, and longevity while ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

From the author of Home Therapy comes a beautifully photographed guide to biophilic design: decorating your space to increase your connection with nature and create a more sustainable home.Discover the transformative power of biophilic interior design, a practice that helps you increase your connection to nature indoors. The promise: spaces that foster harmony, happiness, and longevity while
... Read more
Entangled Life: The Illustrated Edition

How Fungi Make Our Worlds

by Merlin Sheldrake ...

Merlin Sheldrake’s New York Times bestseller, Entangled Life, is now a lavish visual journey into the hidden lives of fungi.When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Merlin Sheldrake’s New York Times bestseller, Entangled Life, is now a lavish visual journey into the hidden lives of fungi.When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a
... Read more

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