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Propagation

The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan click to enlarge

The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World

Michael Pollan
Every schoolchild learns about the mutually beneficial dance of honeybees and flowers: The bee collects nectar and pollen to make honey and, in the process, spreads the flowers genes far and wide. In The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan ingeniously demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a similarly reciprocal relationship. He masterfully links four fundamental human desiressweetness, beauty, intoxication, and controlwith the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankinds most basic yearnings. And just as weve benefited from these plants, we have also done well by them. So who is really domesticating whom?

Paperback: 271 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.69 x 8.00 x 5.28

Publisher: Random House Trade; 1st Trade edition (May 28, 2002)
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$16.00
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On sale propagation books

book cover unavailable American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques

American Horticultural Society,Peter Anderson,Alan Toogood,Dorling Kindersley Publishing   The unrivaled practical guide to the successful propagation of all garden plants -- from trees and shrubs to culinary herbs. Expert Guidance... [read more]

$35.00
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book cover unavailable Growing and Propagating Showy Native Woody Plants

Richard E. Bir,Karen Palmer   Dick Bir first explains the uses and value of woody plants in the landscape and outlines special techniques for their propagation and... [read more]

$34.95
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book cover unavailable Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants

Robin Rose,Caryn E. C. Chachulski,Diane L. Haase   Provides propagation information on nearly 140 native plants -- shrubs, trees, forbs, and grasses. A working manual designed for use by both... [read more]

$22.95
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book cover unavailable Seed Sowing and Saving: Step-by-Step Techniques for Collecting and Growing More Than 100 Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs (Gardening Skills Illustrated)

Carole B. Turner   Hands-on instructions for sowing seeds from more than 100 common vegetables, annuals, perennials, herbs, and wildflowers.... [read more]

$19.95
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book cover unavailable Sex in Your Garden

Angela Overy   For anyone interested in propagation or learning the basics of garden botany this is the book. With a touch of humor it... [read more]

$19.95
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book cover unavailable The Secret Life of Plants

Peter Tompkins   The world of plants and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries.... [read more]

$17.99
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book cover unavailable Wildflowers: A Guide to Growing and Propagating Native Flowers of North America (The New England Wild Flower Society)

William Cullina,Bill Cullina   This most complete and authoritative guide to North American wildflowers offers clear and detailed information on growing and propagating 200 genera and... [read more]

$40.00
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book cover unavailable A Seed Grows : My First Look at a Plant's Life Cycle (My First Look at Nature)

Pamela Hickman,Heather Collins  

$6.95
book cover unavailable Ball Culture Guide

Jim Nau   Provides in-depth germination and scheduling information for some 300 of the most popular seed-grown crops. Covers bedding plants, potted flowering and foliage... [read more]

$49.95
book cover unavailable Burpee Seed Starter: A Guide to Growing Flower, Vegetable, and Herb Seeds Indoors and Outdoors

Maureen Heffernan  

$19.95
book cover unavailable Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning: What, When, Where, and How to Prune for a More Beautiful Garden

Cass Turnbull,Kate Allen   Provides step-by-step instructions for pruning trees, shrubs, and other plants to help them flourish in any garden or lawn. It profiles the... [read more]

$17.95
book cover unavailable Creative Propagation: A Grower's Guide

Peter Thompson   This comprehensive book covers annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs, and conifers, and seems to be as popular among plant enthusiasts as among... [read more]

$24.95
book cover unavailable Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers: An East-to-Use Guide for All Gardeners

Harry R. Phillips,J. Kenneth Moore,C. Ritchie Bell   This book, the most complete and expert treatment of wild flower propagation and cultivation to date, offers a sure approach to gardening... [read more]

$26.95
book cover unavailable Making More Plants: The Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation

Ken Druse   For people who love gardens, propagation is gardening itself, the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want. Whether you crave... [read more]

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book cover unavailable Plant Propagation (RHS Encyclopedia of Practical Gardening)

Philip McMillan Browse   Produced in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, the titles in this series, which have sold over a million copies worldwide, have... [read more]

$18.00
book cover unavailable Plant Propagation A to Z: Growing Plants for Free

Geoff Bryant   In Plant Propagation A to Z, over 500 photographs illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. More than 1,000... [read more]

$35.00
book cover unavailable Propagation Basics: Tools Techniques Timing

Steven Bradley   With the right techniques, it's simple to increase your plant supply for free. Starting with the simplest methods, like sowing seeds and... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable Propagation Handbook: Basic Techniques for Gardeners

Geoff Bryant   Illustrated guide on how to use professional propagation techniques on a small scale.... [read more]

$19.95
book cover unavailable Pruning and Training (Eyewitness Garden Handbooks)

Eyewitness Books   This handy and comprehensive guide contains fully illustrated expert advice on pruning and training every kind of garden plant. Simple but important... [read more]

$19.00
book cover unavailable Safe Sex in the Garden and Other Propositions for an Allergy-Free World

Thomas Leo Ogren   Residential and commercial landscapes are loaded with male-only trees and shrubs since they are litter- and therefore maintenance-free. But given a choice,... [read more]

$14.95
book cover unavailable Seeds: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Successfully from Seed

Jekka McVicar   If you have ever been frustrated by alpine seeds that refused to germinate, or basil seedlings that failed to thrive, or simply... [read more]

$22.95
book cover unavailable Smith & Hawken: Hands On Gardener: Seeds and Propagation (Smith & Hawken the Hands-On Gardener)

Susan McClure,Jim Anderson   In Seeds and Propagation, Susan McClure helps gardeners discover the thrill of nursing plants to life. Chapters include equipment to use; seeds,... [read more]

$10.95
book cover unavailable Starting From Seed (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden  

$9.95
book cover unavailable Taylor's Easy Plant Propagation

Nancy J. Ondra,Barbara Ellis   There are few things in gardening more satisfying than turning one plant into many. In this book, gardeners can learn all the... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable The Complete Book of Plant Propagation (Complete Books)

Graham Clarke,Alan Toogood   Raising plants from seeds or cuttings is one of a gardener's greatest joys. All aspects of the subject, including specific information on... [read more]

$19.95

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