Growing Plants

Learn how trees are majestic plants that come in different types, but with similarities. From broad-leaved to conifers, learn how the stem is really the tree trunk.

Learn how plants grow using their roots and sunlight.

A seed is like a little package—it has everything that it needs to make a new plant. Learn how tiny seeds can grow into big, leafy foliage.

Learn how plants store food during the winter and carry water up to the leaves through roots and stems.

The concepts, tools, and cultivation techniques that enable effective, reliable, and superior cannabis production are examined in Growing Cannabis with Advanced Cultivation Systems: Optimize Automation, Plant Performance, and Commercial Production. It gives readers an overview of contemporary...

Wangari lives in the lush, green land of rural Kenya, where the soil is perfect for planting, the trees tower into the sky and the streams are full of mysterious creatures. All day, she plays beneath her favourite fig tree, and at night, she gathers around the fire with her family to listen to her mother's stories. Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The soil becomes overworked and dry, and nothing will grow. People go hungry.

Learn about growing a garden.

Spark your child’s curiosity with this interactive nature audiobook about the fastest-growing grass on our planet. Perfect for entertaining kids during family road trips or as a calming educational listen before bed, this playful journey transforms backyard science into a wonder-filled...

Create a tranquil, eco-friendly patio or backyard oasis with this beginner gardening guide to safely growing bamboo. Whether you want to craft a natural privacy screen or simply enjoy a relaxing weekend planting project, this empowering walkthrough strips away the intimidation. Discover how to...

Learn about the role of flowers in pollination and spreading plant growth in this walk through how pollen works.

Exploding myths and offering research-backed advice, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows. Why does my cherry tree blossom but never fruit? What's the most effective slug deterrent? Could I breed my own unique...

'I loved The Ballast Seed. I couldn't put it down. Beautiful and sad and hopeful all at once - luminous and lush, full of dirt, darkness, sun light and soft new growth. It's a story of vulnerability, persistence and the will to live. This is a memoir that will make you weep, then roll up your...

Turn your next family car ride into a lively STEM adventure by exploring the hidden underground world of plant biology. This interactive science audio experience invites elementary-aged listeners to become young botanists. Kids will pause, observe, and discover exactly what happens beneath the...

Align with the natural cycles of the earth as you explore the 13 essential plants every green witch must know and have in their garden and cupboard for healing, spellwork, and divination. Plants are a sacred offering from Mother Earth. And witches have always known and understood their healing...

Discover a jungle of repulsive plants in this gross guide! Learn about a flower that smells like rotting meat, a plant that swallows bugs, leaves that make you itch, and more.

Master year-round greenhouse gardening to turn any cold patio into a lush sanctuary for fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for your relaxing weekend listening or a calming morning commute, this uplifting guide breaks down the intimidating barriers of sustainable living. Whether you have a...