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An indispensable guide to identifying, harvesting, and using medicinal plants in the Southeast.Wildcraft Your Way to WellnessIn Southeast Medicinal Plants, herbalist CoreyPine Shane is your trusted gu

JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary and a trusted naturopath, shares 75 recipes for whole family health. All recipes are tailored to the needs of women, men, kids, babies, and

An indispensable guide to identifying, harvesting, and using medicinal plants in the Northeast.In Northeast Medicinal Plants, herbalist Liz Neves is the reader''''s trusted guide to finding, identifyi

Unleash the healing power of wild plantsThe Midwest Herbal Medicine Guide combines two popular trends: foraging and natural medicine. This comprehensive guide is accessible to everyone, from beginners

Wild animals fascinate yet are rarely seen. It is possible, though - if you know what to look for and where, and if you understand what you see - to increase your chances of wildlife sightings, whethe

The genus Vaccinium contains more than 400 species. If you love blueberries, cranberries, and lingonberries, you will now be able to successfully grow them for edible and ornamental uses.

American Roots is a lushly photographed, truly inspiring celebration of the wide-ranging styles that define the modern American garden, as revealed through the home gardens of twenty of the most important designers and creatives working today.“I love this book. Here are home gardens of designers from every part of our great country that are inspiring proof of a passionate vitality and freshness in American gardening today.” ― Page Dickey, author of Uprooted In recent years, bold designers have begun championing an American design aesthetic that embraces regional cultures, plants, and growing conditions. In American Roots, Nick McCullough, Allison McCullough, and Teresa Woodard highlight designers and creatives with exceptional home gardens, focused on those who push the boundaries, trial extraordinary plants, embrace a regional ethos, and express their talents in highly personal ways. Covering all the regions of the country, the profiles dive into design influences, share the back stor

Just as Teaming with Microbes introduced readers to the soil food web, Teaming with Bacteria will introduce the latest research on endophytic bacteria and rhizophagy―discoveries that have profound implications for the practices of home gardeners and small-scale growers.In Teaming with Microbes, Jeff Lowenfels revealed the fascinating facts around the soil food web, all the tiny organisms that live in soil and aid a plants growth. In Teaming with Nutrients, he explored how those organisms aid in the uptake of nutrients. And in Teaming with Fungi, he detailed the symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi―the most important organism living in the soil. In his new book Teaming with Bacteria, Lowenfels digs into the new science behind how endophytic bacteria supply nutrients to a large array of plants and explains, in accessible language, how this information applies to home gardeners, small-scale farmers, and cannabis growers. Based on cutting-edge science that will help gardeners in

Urban Foraging is a design-forward, gift-worthy guide to finding, harvesting, and cooking with 50 wild plants that are easily discovered in cities across North America. Cities are full of life―and wild food. A walk through the park could reveal apples, gingko, and goldenrod. A stroll down the sidewalk could uncover dandelions, lamb’s quarters, and lilac. You just need to know what to look for. In Urban Foraging, Lisa M. Rose explains how to find, identify, harvest, and cook with 50 common wild plants, such as chickweed, echinacea, goldenrod, honeysuckle, red clover, and pine. Plant profiles include all the basics necessary for a successful forage: clear photos of the plant before and after harvest, tips for ethical and safe gathering, and details on culinary uses. Simple recipes for each plant will help readers cook with their harvest. For mulberry, there’s a pie recipe. Nettles? A delicious risotto. Urban Foraging is a stylish, scrumptious guide to wildcrafting and a must-have for nat

The latest entry into the bestselling 50 Hikes with Kids series highlights the most kid-friendly trails in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. It offers all the basics―maps, length of hike, things to see along the trail―plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region’s flora, fauna, and geology.Spark a love of nature!Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. These hikes are perfect for little legs―they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-color photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.

SummaryA fascinating exploration into the natural history of lakes: what they are, how they behave, and how they function within the biosphere.In Lakes: Their Birth, Life, and Death, John Richard Saylor shows us just how deep our connection to these still waters run in a revealing look at lifegiving bodies of water. Think all lakes are the same? Think again. Saylor leads an illuminating tour of the most fascinating lakes around the world. Whether it’s Lake Vostok, located more than two miles beneath the surface of Antarctica, whose water was last exposed to the atmosphere perhaps a million years ago; Lake Baikal in southern Siberia, the world’s deepest and oldest lake formed by a rift in the earth’s crust; or Lake Nyos, the so-called Killer Lake that exploded in 1986, resulting in hundreds of deaths. Along the way we learn all the many forms that lakes take―how they come to be and how they feed and support ecosystems―and what we stand to lose when lakes vanish.

Roddy Scheer reveals 33 of Oregon and Washington's lesser-known but exquisite landscapes of spectacular natural beauty that are easily accessible from nearby roadsides.Step Out of Your Car and Right i

Marta McDowell has revealed the deep connection between plants and gardening and some of our most cherished authors, including Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her latest,

An engaging, illustrated introduction to the beneficial insects, birds, and other animals that help a garden thrive. The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are o

An A-to-Z compilation of traditional gardening skills and heirloom plants, nostalgically illustrated with wood block art. Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But when we spend so mu

Beginning with the heady blooms of spring and closing with putting the garden to bed in winter, Tovah Martin shares 100 essays that beautifully evoke the sensory experience of being in the garden. In

The latest entry in the bestselling Timber Press Field Guide series, Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest is an essential trailside reference.Rocks, and Minerals, and Geology of the P

An illustrated tour of the landscapes of Mississippi that have inspired the state’s many lauded writers, from Faulkner and Welty to Morris and Ward.There is a palpable connection to the landscapes of

Ms. Adventure tells the story of Jess Phoenix's extraordinary career in geology―and how the barriers she faced along the way inspired her to advocate for more diversity in science.As a volcanologist,

Fearless Gardening urges home gardeners to be bold, break the rules, and grow what they love.Too often gardening advice comes in the form of rules: do this, don’t do that, buy this, don’t buy that, pl

A heavily illustrated history of herbaria from one of the world's foremost experts.For nearly six centuries, scientists have been document­ing the plants and fungi of the world through herbaria. The w

An intimate, lush, and inspiring celebration of Dan Hinkley’s world-renowned private garden on the Puget Sound.“Dan Hinkley is a rare man, generous, inspired, and gifted with an eye for beauty that is

This comprehensive guide details how to grow and process real tea (including white, green, oolong, and black).Consumer interest in tea has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to climb. Worldwi

New from the bestselling author of A Layered Garden, A Year at Brandywine Garden shows home gardeners how to enjoy twelve months of their garden’s bounty, both outdoors and in. It urges readers to see

“A visual treat as well as a literary one, Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life will be deeply satisfying for gardeners and garden lovers, connoisseurs of botanical illustration, and those who seek a deep

Orchids have always inspired passion. Their exotic flowers and vibrant colors draw people in, but their reputation as fussy and difficult to grow keep many houseplant fans from adding them to their ho

An estimated 10,000 baby boomers retire every day, and many of them are gardeners. As part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, they need to adapt how they garden to ensure they can continue

Whether it’s driven by a passion for houseplants, a desire to grow more tomatoes, or an interest in having a garden bursting with colorful flowers, many people find themselves wanting more

Michael Dirr, the author of the iconic Dirr’s Trees and Shrubs, is widely acknowledged as one of the leading experts on woody plants. Keith Warren has shaped the American landscape through the i

Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it is incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild

JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apoth

Paying a professional to prune your trees and shrubs is an unnecessary expense. Gardeners and homeowners can tackle most trees and shrubs on their own, and PruningSimplified details exactly how to do

The Herbalist’s Journal is for people interested in recording the ways they use herbs and herbal remedies. Moving through the four seasons, it includes space to record botanical and common names

The rich legacy of the Arts and Crafts Movement has been enthusiastically hailed by historians, architects, and designers. Most known for its influence on architecture and art, the movement also playe

We all need a personal sanctuary—a place where we can be in harmony with the natural world and can nurture our bodies, minds, and souls. And this sanctuary doesn’t have to be an exotic des

Hypertufa containers—also known as troughs—are rustic, striking, versatile, and perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they are simple and affordable

New from Robert and Hannah Litt—the owners of the Urban Farm Store and the authors of the bestselling A Chicken in Every Yard—comes a hardworking guide to backyard chicken keeping that goe

New from Robert and Hannah Litt—the owners of the Urban Farm Store and the authors of the bestselling A Chicken in Every Yard—comes a hardworking guide to backyard chicken keeping that goe

Lessons from one of America's most outstanding gardens Marietta and Ernie O’Byrne’s garden—situated on one and a half acres in Eugene, Oregon—is filled with an incredible a

Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. A water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we need to revolutionize our plant choices and garden pr