Plants with Superpowers

75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home

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Beschreibung

<p>David Domoney is a familiar face on several of UK TV’s <b>most popular garden and magazine programs</b>. He is a great enthusiast for the <b>positive power of plants</b> 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 <b>fascinating facts</b> that are easy to understand.</p><p>In David’s new book, he shares with readers an <b>incredible array of plants</b> that have <b>extraordinary capabilities</b>. After considerable research into myths, legends, and scientific papers, in this fantastic read he illustrates how the natural world has truly <b>gifted plants with superpowers</b>.</p><p>The 75 featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike. They possess a <b>dazzling array of powers</b> 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 <b>true wonders</b>. Amongst other examples, discover how:</p><ul><li>Snowdrops produce their own anti-freeze</li><li>The military uses deadly nightshade to counteract chemical warfare</li><li>Venus fly traps have a memory and can count</li><li>A potato can charge your mobile phone</li><li>The sensitive plant moves when touched</li><li>Prehistoric Ginkgo trees can survive an atomic bomb</li><li>In folklore, blackthorn was thought to have the best wood for magic wands</li></ul><p>For all the plants that are included in the book, there are reliable growing tips as well as a miscellany of <b>captivating facts</b>, making this ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781836001171

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

212 x 170 x 20 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

Quarto Publishing PLC