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A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You'll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like...
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"The world of indoor gardening is exploding with desirable new and unusual plants. Thanks to the resources of the internet and social media, finding amazing varieties has never been easier-but knowing how to get maximum enjoyment from this enticing world is not so easy. Darryl Cheng brings his knowledge-based approach to the quest, offering collecting suggestions to suit every level of experience, and describing the riches of more than fifteen different...
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Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in our world's history. Discover how: • Countries went to war to control trade centers for pepper • A grass called papyrus became the first effective tool for sharing knowledge through writing • Europeans in the 1600s cut down rainforests to grow sugar, contributing...
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An array of abundant wild foods is available to hikers, campers, foragers, or anyone interested in living closer to the earth. Written by a leading expert on wild foods and a well-known teacher of survival skills, Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants is more than a listing of plant types it teaches how to recognize edible plants and where to find them, their medicinal and nutritional properties, and their growing cycles. This new edition features...
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In this inspiring compendium, the popular author of "Designing with Succulents" provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of exceptionally waterwise plants. The extensive palette includes delicate sedums, frilly echeverias, cascading senecios, edgy agaves, and fat-trunked beaucarneas, to just name a few. Easy-to-follow, expert tips explain soil mixes, overwintering, propagation, and...
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Native Plants of the Midwest shows you the best native plants and how to use them in your garden. This invaluable resource includes 500 species of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, groundcovers, bulbs, and annuals; plants that attract native bees, butterflies, birds, and other beneficial wildlife; and practical cultivation tips for adding natives to your garden.--COVER
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Trying to eat locally? Discover food in the plant life all around you. Learn to eat your way around the block! Your backyard or a nearby park or vacant lot might be rich with edible possibilities. The author leads you through harvesting etiquette, plant identification, and tips on how to eat the leaves, flowers, nuts, seeds, roots, and mushrooms that are there for the taking. Foraging is the fun, safe, and free way to eat locally
11) Spring plants
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"As the weather warms up, new plants sprout from the ground. Follow the life of spring plants-from fresh, new shoots to beautiful, blooming flowers. Learn all about spring plants through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!"--
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"The natural histories of eight ordinary plant species transformed into noxious weeds through mostly well-intended human efforts to get rid of them show how lives of people and weeds are entangled in ways that reflect human beliefs and attitudes toward the natural world" --
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"The complete guide to 'greening' your space, with ideas and inspiration for adding plants to every room in your home, plus a directory of versatile, easy-to-care-for specimens."--
Chapman walks readers through everything they need to know to bring houseplants into their home. She begins with the basics of choosing and caring for plants, with emphasis on the easiest-to-care-for varieties. Then she guides readers through the home room by room, explaining...
14) Seed to plant
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National Geographic
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[2014]
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IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces a plant's life cycle, explaining how seeds grow into flowers and trees
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Tovah Martin, the undisputed Queen of Green, shows that anyone can grow healthy houseplants. It all boils down to a simple set of skills and?here?s the crucial part?picking the right plants. These tough but beautiful plants can thrive in less-than-ideal conditions, and they?re easy to find. You?ll also learn how to pot, repot, water, and fertilize; pick up some great ideas for fun, funky containers; and benefit from Tovah?s tips on how to display...
16) Plant facts
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"Learn all about plants one fact at a time! Explore plants from tiny buds to towering trees-and everything in between. Along the way you'll get to know the plants that cover our world. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!"--
17) Plants we eat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Plants We Eat helps young readers learn more about all the plants we eat, including how to eat every part of a plant in one meal! Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and inviting readers to looks closely at the photographs and diagrams.
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IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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This Level 1 guided reader examines how seasonal changes in winter affect plants. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how cold and snow affect plant growth and survival in winter.
19) Plants we wear
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Plants We Wear helps young readers discover how plants are part of many of the clothes and accessories we wear. Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and inviting readers to looks closely at the photographs and diagrams.
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