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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.

Introduces a plant's life cycle, explaining how seeds grow into flowers and trees.

"A guide to selecting and growing plants for your home, including a plant profile quiz"-- Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs depict the things a plant needs to grow such as soil, light, and water.

Explains the different kinds of flowers, how insects and birds spread pollen, and the benefit of flowers.

Introduces the reader to stinging plants, poisonous plants and plants that eat animals.

"A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each...

A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman—and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s library. Whether...

Explains how we get seeds, the different types of seeds, and the benefits of seeds.