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"An essential reference for every gardener and every young person who otherwise won t learn the botanical sciences and miss out on a whole lot of life." --Margaret Roach "A Way to Garden blog "
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For two decades readers around the world have been fascinated by Brian Capon's crystal-clear descriptions of how plants work. What happens inside a seed after it is planted? How do plants use each other - and animals - to survive? How do they reproduce, and how do they transform nutrients into growth? "Botany for Gardeners" is the most complete, compact, and accessible introduction to the world of botany available. The new edition has been expanded with dazzling scanning electron microscope photographs and even more amazing facts about plants. Especially timely are new essays on food plants: what makes plants edible, the effects of climate change, and the role of genetic engineering. Whether it's the exotic behaviors of unusual seeds, the astounding weight-bearing capacity of the Victoria waterlily, or the ingenious existence of lichens, the third edition of "Botany for Gardeners" will be embraced by beginning gardeners and devoted plant-o-philes.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am currently undertaking the RHS Horticulture certificate and this book was recommended by our teacher - since buying it, I've found it to be really informative and well written and pitched at the right level for a beginner in botany. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to understand more about the basics of plant growth and reproduction.
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I bought this for my brother who is a keen environmentalist focused on developing his horticultural skills. He was very happy with it. It's on the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) recommended reading list apparently.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Botany for gardeners will either remind you of all you have forgotten from school or if like me you missed out on it provide a very readable but thorough and interesting insight into the world of plants and life in general
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Excellent purchase
I read this book from cover to cover not long after it arrived. I found it interesting, well written and very informative. Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. Dodd
The best botany book for gardeners out there
I used to be the Head of Horticulture at a College and have bought dozens of copies of this book for library and student use. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Doug
Botany for Gardeners
While perfection is a word I seldom use, I've still decided to give this book a maximum rating of five stars because in comparison with others of its kind it is far superior. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Calum
Botany for Gardeners
Bought this book after borrowing it from the college library. For students of the RHS courses it's an essential read, giving clarity and greater understanding of the the botany... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cowgirl
excellent product
Read the old version of this a few years ago, this is a great updated edition and is good if you are studying plant science.
Published 6 months ago by JR
RHS Lvl 2 - Good additional book
Good book to help to understand some of the botanical basics required in the RHS lvl 2 course. Sets out simply Epigeal and Hypogeal etc which the course books contradict... Read more
Published 15 months ago by bilbo172
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