A Gardener's Guide to Botany: The biology behind the plants you love, how they grow, and what they need...

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Scott Zona

A Gardener's Guide to Botany

The biology behind the plants you love, how they grow, and what they need

Scott Zona

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Cool Springs Press
07 March 2023

Plant ecology; Horticulture; Gardening: plants

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!

By: Scott Zona
Imprint: Cool Springs Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 1.089kg
ISBN: 9780760374450
ISBN 10: 0760374457
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 07 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Scott Zona is a botanist, researcher, and educator with a focus on tropical plants. For 9 years he served as the curator of the Wertheim Conservatory and Greenhouses at Florida International University in Miami, where he directed the restoration of the conservatory and maintained their research plant collections. Dr. Zona has collaborated with scientists worldwide on plant ecology research and has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses on tropical plant taxonomy. He guides garden tours and workshops for students, garden clubs, and the general public. In addition, he was a palm biologist with the Center for Tropical Plant Conservation at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Florida. He also educates houseplant enthusiasts through his online course, The Botany of Houseplants.

Reviews for A Gardener's Guide to Botany: The biology behind the plants you love, how they grow, and what they need

"""...a source of information that’s not only trusted and highly credible, but also approachable for readers at any level and an absolute joy to read."" * Awkward Botany * ""Zona does an excellent job of explaining the scientific background of plants in great detail and giving definitions along the way to expand readers’ full understanding. This highly recommended book is a fine addition to all gardening collections."" -- Lori Wetherell * Library Journal * ""If you share a lack of botanical knowledge and are interested in truly understanding plant life, A Gardener’s Guide to Botany by Scott Zona (Cool Springs Press, 2023) will educate you in a witty, informative manner."" * Triangle Gardener * “The author’s explanations of concepts made this book so easy and fun to read. It made we wish I had this book when I was studying biology in high school and college.” -- Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Member “When I was reading it, I found myself thinking, wow, plants are so freaking amazing and I just want to grow them all.” -- Viveka Neveln, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Member “Useful for people at different levels of learning—it’s for readers who want a deeper understanding.” -- Kimberly Toscano Holmes, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Chair “Scott Zona is a wizard of botany!... The dude just came out with a great book… it’s Scott Zona’s botany crash course!” * Joey Santore, Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t podcast *"