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This playful manifesto - presented for the plant nation by a leading neurobiologist - is an international bestseller.

Ranging from miniature epiphytic orchids to towering trees, and from mangrove forests lining coastal waterways to high-elevation cloud forests, Costa Rica's rich and varied flora dazzles visitors and botanists alike. Tropical Plants of Costa Rica, the...

[F]or anyone who has ever sat in a city office dreaming of owning a smallholding one day and living off the land, this book will inspire them to take the plunge. Rated 5 stars by The TelegraphI raced through this beautiful story with mounting awe and excitement. What Lynn and Sandra have achieved on their croft in Scotland is a miracle of rebirth on land Isabella Tree, author of WildingThe inspiring story of two courageous women who took the leap and embraced a whole new way of life. Kate Humble, author of Home CookedAs seen on the BBC's This Farming Life Our Wild Farming Life is what happens when you follow your dreams of living on the land; a story of how two people became farmers - and how they learned to make a living from it, their way. Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland to find a small piece of land they could call their own. They had no money, no plan and no experience in farming. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a kitchen garden and renting out some camping space, but instead, they fell in love with Lynbreck Croft - 150 acres of wild Scottish Highlands filled with opportunity and beauty, shrouded by the Cairngorms mountains. This is the inspirational true story of Lynbreck Croft - a regenerative Scottish croft rooted in local food and community - and the dreams of two women in search of a new, wilder existence. In Our Wild Farming Life, Lynn and Sandra recount their experiences as they rebuild their new home and work out what kind of farmers they want to be. They learn how to work with Highland cattle, become part of the crofting community and begin to truly understand how they can farm in harmony with nature to produce wonderful food for themselves and the people around them. Through efforts like these, Lynn and Sandra have been able to combine regenerative farming practices with old crofting traditions to keep their own personal values intact.

An enthralling account of a modern voyage of discovery as we meet the clever, social birds of prey called caracaras, which puzzled Darwin, fascinate modern-day falconers, and carry secrets of our planet's deep past in their family history. 'Captivating ...

The first comprehensive and accessible account of the lifecycle and ecology of this fascinating bird. It provides up-to-date information on the geographical status and habitat requirements for the continued survival of this iconic bird species.

Restore yourself and the planet through truly sustainable gardening.

Borgias forbudte bok er en liten bok om edelstener, korrupte paver, incest, impotens, massakre, plagiering, Vatikanets forbudte bøker, den franske revolusjon, Leonardo da Vinci og Machiavelli, men mest av alt handler den om kjærligheten til gamle bøker og stein. Hurum og Helleve har skrevet en bok om en svært sjelden bok og dette eksemplaret sin utrolige reise gjennom 500 år med europeisk historie og vitenskapshistorie.

En inspirerende bok for deg som drømmer om et enklere og rikere liv! En bok som bør bli fast inventar i alle norske hjem. Gjennom snart 20 år har Gaute Grøtta Grav hatt som jobb å sende vanlige folk tilbake i tid, for å leve slik våre forfedre gjorde. I løpet av denne tiden har han lært mange teknikker, håndverk og oppskrifter som tidligere var helt naturlig for en ekte nordmann å kunne. Spoler vi frem til vår tidsalder, går det meste raskt og trådløst - men basiskunnskapen fra våre forfedre er i ferd med å gå tapt. Det er synd. For det er både givende, gøy og samlende for hele familien å gjøre ting fra bunnen av. Ikke trenger det å ta så mye lengre tid heller. I denne boka gir han en innføring i hvordan du kan gjøre alt fra å kinne smør, garve skinn og sette poteter i hagen, til å lage såpe og stearinlys, tenne bål uten fyrstikker, tove, holde dyr og bier, jakte og partere vilt, og ikke minst foredle råvarene til deilige måltider.

Visste du at i middelalderens Europa var svart pepper verdt mer enn gull? Og at Vestens tørst etter te hadde stor skyld i kinesernes massive opiumsmisbruk på 1800- og 1900-tallet? Hjemme i Norge var bøndene en tid pålagt å dyrke humle for å brygge øl – om man sluntret unna, kunne man i verste fall bli vist fra landet.Overalt omgir vi oss av planter – i naturen, hagen, i stuen og på spisebordet, men vi tenker lite over hvilke roller disse plantene har spilt for vår sivilisasjon.I denne boken som har gjort stor internasjonal suksess, får du fascinerende historiske perspektiver på plantene rundt oss. Bill Laws tar for seg 50 vekster og formidler på kunnskapsrikt og underholdende vis hvordan de har påvirket verdenshistorien. I den norske utgaven er innholdet og referansene tilpasset den norske flora og norsk kulturhistorie.Boken er nydelig illustrert med botaniske tegninger, kunst og fotografier, og dessuten krydret med kuriosa, kjente sitater og utdrag fra litterære verker. Dette er en bok som er en nytelse å bla i – og en perfekt bok å gi bort i gave.]]>

Selv om du ikke har et stort grønnsaksland i hagen din er det mange av vekstene du allerede har i hagen som kan spises. Rabarbraen kan bli til en chutney og ikke bare en dessert, ringblomstene kan strøs over en salat, løvetannblomstene kan bli til en lekker gelé og tulipanbladene kan svøpe inn den rå laksen i en lekker forrett.Fra Hagens spiskammer er oppfølgeren til fjorårets suksess Fra naturens spiskammer, med samme lave terskel og ambisjon, spis vekstene rundt deg. Begynn gjerne i egen hage, langs veien der du bor eller i naboens hage!Boken beskriver et sekstitalls hagevekster, slik at du ikke tar feil av dem og presenterer dem på en enkel måte og bruker de samme vekstene i enkle, gjennomprøvde retter.Anne Mæhlum er til daglig matstylist og en dedikert hageeier som i denne boken fører sammen sine to store pasjoner i livet: hage og mat. Nina Dreyer Hensley og Jim Hensley er to av Norges beste matfotografer og Nina har blomster og planter som sin pasjon. ]]>

Healthy soil is key to sustaining life on Earth. While more and more people are starting to see the need for soil restoration, there is very little understanding of just how it can be accomplished. There is a rapidly emerging demand for a "how to" manual for soil restoration. Dale Strickler is an expert on building healthy soil and restoring degraded soil, and in The Complete Guide to Restoring Your Soil, he presents the science of soil, along with proven methods of restoring depleted soil and agricultural practices from around the world that continue to build soil, rather than cause it to deteriorate. Strickler provides a solid foundation in the science of healthy soil, explaining how soil has become so degraded over time and the dire consequences for the human species, not just in terms of food scarcity but also the social, health, and environmental consequences of growing food in poor soil. He addresses the chemical, physical, and biological principles behind soil function, and presents actual farming practices that can be used to regenerate soil, techniques and strategies for remediating contaminated soil, and agriculture systems both past and present that functioned to build soil, such as the ancient chinampas systems of Mexico and the permaculture systems of today.

A leading ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet, we must understand and obey its iron laws.

"At once thoughtful and thought-provoking," Beloved Beasts tells the story of the modern conservation movement through the lives and ideas of the people who built it, making "a crucial addition to the literature of our troubled time" (Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction).

This book is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated compendium of the characteristics and properties of the plants used in making beer around the world. The botanical expert Giuseppe Caruso presents scientifically rigorous descriptions, accompanied by his own hand-drawn ink images, of more than 500 species.

Discover plants like you've never seen them before in this beautifully-designed introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world and how plants work with this photographic celebration of the plants, trees and flowers that share our planet and breathe life into our lungs. The Science of Plants invites you on a breathtaking journey to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, from root to leaf tip!Published in association with Kew, and illustrated with inspiring photography, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most peculiar plants and fascinating flora in exquisite detail.Throughout the pages of this plant book, you can expect to find: -Inner workings of wide range of plants explained easily with graphic detail-Galleries showcase diversity in the plant world and visually define botanical terms-Feature spreads on key plants combine dramatic photography with rounded descriptions of our most significant,unusual, and sought-after speciesThis beautiful book of plants showcases every part of each plant in detail, starting with a section on roots, stems and branches, leaves, flowers, followed by seeds. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with striking photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change colour, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use colour and scent to interact with creatures around them, The Science of Plants is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.A must-have volume for all plant lovers, including naturalists, budding botanists, ecologists as well as gardeners. Doubling up as the ideal gift for the plant-lover in your life, The Science of Plants is a nature book that is sure to delight.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore other terrific titles in our Science Of series? Reveal the secrets of the seas with The Science of The Ocean and explore the animal kingdom like never before with The Science of Animals.

A Pandora's box of environmental disasters has been opened, threatening the ability of the natural world to recover and humanity to survive. From devastating fires and storms to the emergence of deadly new viruses, it's become impossible to deny the terrifying reality of climate change. URGENT! explains the apocalyptic scenario that is our future if we don't act now. Humans are among the many species facing extinction, and our lifestyles are to blame. Governments, corporations, and the media have been negligent and reckless in their response to the repercussions of climate change. We drain our resources on military budgets, yet ecowarriors are branded ecoterrorists and persecuted. There still is time to mitigate some of the consequences of the climate crisis. Watson provides a roadmap for us to navigate a way out by lowering our carbon footprint, becoming actively involved, and drawing on our passion and courage to find potential solutions. His credo is: "We don't change the world without making waves."

A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator

An beautifully illustrated account of the sea and its meanings, from ancient myths to contemporary geopolitics.

A global tour of the plastic pollution crisis, with cutting-edge research demonstrating the depth of the problem, and whatmust happen to reverse it.

How would we live if insects no longer existed?