Tag: plant education

  • And these are remarkable trees…

    And these are remarkable trees…

    The 2024 edition of Remarkable Trees by Christina Harrison and Tony Kirkham offers an extensive exploration of over 60 significant tree species, incorporating fascinating cultural stories. While it features lush illustrations and thorough entries, it lacks clear sourcing for factual statements and shows minimal updates from the previous edition, raising…

  • These plants really are remarkable…

    These plants really are remarkable…

    Remarkable Plants by Helen and William Bynum is a richly illustrated exploration of the complex relationships between plants and people. While this 2023 edition repackages their 2014 text with no major updates, it still offers engaging narratives and facts about significant plants and their cultural impacts (and is £5 cheaper…)..

  • Who wants to be a bad botanist?

    Who wants to be a bad botanist?

    “How to be a bad botanist” by Simon Barnes is an informative and engaging book that aims to enhance botanical literacy and tackle plant blindness. Despite lacking sources, the book offers practical advice, delightful plant portraits, and a captivating narrative of the author’s botanical journey. It is a valuable read…