A Gardener-s Guide to Botany : The Biology Behind the Plants You Love How They Grow and What They Need

Far from another guide on how to grow plants, A Gardener's Guide to Botany takes a fascinating and revelatory look at the inner workings of the plants in your garden and home. Prepare to dive into the breathtaking science behind your favorite plants in this beautiful, coffee table-worthy book. In layman's language, botanist Scott Zona imparts all his #plantnerd wisdom on you by sharing the wonders of how different plant parts function, what separates plants from humans, how their evolutionary history impacts their success in the garden, and how the adaptations they 've developed over the eons influence everything from their leaf patterns and shapes to their growth habits, hormones, and metabolism. It's the curious low-down on all things botanical, including plant sex, photosynthesis, insect relationships, and even plant sleep!