Plants with Superpowers

75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home

AvDavid Domoney

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Engelska, 2025

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David Domoney is a familiar face on several of UK TV’s most popular garden and magazine programmes. He is a great enthusiast for the positive power of plants and is constantly discovering and seeking out new and amazing facts about nature. He is known for his ability to turn complex scientific topics into fascinating facts that are easy to understand.In David’s new book, he shares with readers an incredible array of plants that have extraordinary capabilities. After considerable research into myths, legends, and scientific papers, in this fantastic read he illustrates how the natural world has truly gifted plants with superpowers. The 75 featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike. They possess a dazzling array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home. Learn the mysteries of these plants and you too will be able to appreciate these true wonders. Amongst other examples, discover how:Snowdrops produce their own anti-freezeThe military uses deadly nightshade to counteract chemical warfareVenus fly traps have a memory and can countA potato can charge your mobile phoneThe sensitive plant moves when touchedPrehistoric Ginkgo trees can survive an atomic bombIn folklore, blackthorn was thought to have the best wood for magic wandsFor all the plants that are included in the book, there are reliable growing tips as well as a miscellany of captivating facts, making this ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-03-25
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781836001188
Förlag:Quarto Publishing PLC

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David Domoney has been a professional horticulturalist for over 40 years. He is a national garden and nature television presenter. He is a Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture, a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, a Fellow of the Warwickshire Colleges of Horticulture, and a Fellow of the Linnean Society.

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"Domoney takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the world of plants that possess astonishing capabilities—some of which are almost too incredible to believe. This book is a fascinating blend of science, history, and practical gardening tips, showcasing plants that can do things you never thought possible. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a curious nature lover, or just someone who enjoys mind-blowing facts, this book is packed with surprises."

Innehållsförteckning

INTRODUCTIONMarimo moss ballsHorse chestnutLady's mantleGarlicAloe veraLemon verbenaThriftEarth's Original SuperheroesDeadly nightshadeBerberisButterfly bushHeatherChilliesScaredy cat plantLily of the ValleyPampas grassPlants as FoodMoney treeCucumberString-of-pearlsGas plantDumb caneVenus flytrapMile-a-minutePlants as MedicineSnowdropGinkgoSunflowerHydrangeaHollyEnglish WalnutMother of thousandsEverlasting sweet peaPlants as HabitatsLavenderCressLiving stonesPerennial ryegrassMagnoliaApple treePrayer plantPlants and the ClimatePeppermintSensitive plantSwiss cheese plantMyrtlePitcher plantCatmintWaterlilyOlive treePlants to Cool Our Towns and CitiesBee orchidParsleyChristmas treeScots pineResurrection fernBlackthornFirethornPlants Against ErosionOakStag's horn sumachRoseWillowSageRosemarySnake plantVoodoo lilyPlants for Air Quality Giant redwoodTomatoPotatoPeace lilySweetleafMarigoldsDandelionPlants in Contemporary Design YewAir plantStinging nettlesBladderwortBlueberryPansyStrawflowerNight phloxINDEX