100 Plants that almost Changed the World
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100 Plants that almost Changed the World by Chris Beardshaw
From the technologically revolutionary to the downright ridiculous this collection of concise musings documents the varied and often humorous relationships humans have developed with members of the plant kingdom.
Chris Beardshaw is one of those rare educators who is able to communicate complicated subjects easily and with enthusiasmHe is a popular speaker on horticultural subjects at British educational institutions and on TV. This light-weight, handy-size book (a perfect companion for a traveler and those bed-bound) contains a collection of 100 concise reflections on the relationships that man has had with plants. Pointing out the chemical components that make each plant attractive, he tells how each plant earned its name and the part that it played in history. This digest of information will provide many delightful hours of reading for a gardener. -- Marilyn K. Alaimo Chicago Botanic Garden, December 2013
Chris beardshaw is an award winning garden designer, television presenter and author. He trained in horticulture and landscape design, and after lecturing widely now focuses on fronting and co-hosting tv programmes such as The Flying Gardener, Hidden Gardens, Gardeners' World, Great Garden Detectives and Country Lives.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906506193 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906506191 |
| Title | 100 Plants that almost Changed the World |
| Author | Chris Beardshaw |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Papadakis |
| Year published | 2013-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Prizes | Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Home/Garden) 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |