Books filed under "Botany"

Botany for Gardeners (Revised Edition) by Brian Capon

A bestseller since its debut in 1990, this is an essential overview of the science behind plants for beginning and advanced gardeners alike. $19.95

American Household Botany: A History of Useful Plants, 1620-1900 by Judith Sumner

From the pages of history comes the experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. $27.95

Botanical Latin (Fourth Edition) by William T. Stearn

A classic primer for learning grammar, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as fascinating information on Latinate geographical names. $29.95

In Praise of Plants by Francis Hallé

This scholarly yet fun book examines the qualities that make plants unique, so different from animals. $24.95

Lavender: The Grower's Guide by Virginia McNaughton

For lovers of this exquisite plant, here is everything you need to know about more than 200 lavender species and varieties. $19.95

Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web (Revised Edition) by Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis

Understand the makeup of healthy soil and how to create and maintain an active soil food web. $24.95

Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference by James E. Eckenwalder

The first comprehensive update of conifer taxonomy in nearly a century. $59.95

The Encyclopedia of Herbs: A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance by Arthur O. Tucker and Thomas DeBaggio

An indispensable herb reference. $39.95

The Complete Chile Pepper Book: A Gardener's Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving, and Cooking by Dave DeWitt and Paul W. Bosland

Pick a pepper! $29.95

Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary by Daniel E. Moerman

The medicinal uses of more than 2,700 plants. $39.95

The Explorer's Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials by Daniel J. Hinkley

Dan Hinkley presents the most fascinating perennials from around the globe. $24.95