The Secret Life of Plants: a Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man

Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. A perennial bestseller.

In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants. Now available in a new edition, The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.

In Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany, Dr. Catherine Kleier invites us to open our eyes to the phenomenal world of plant life and to the process she calls “Natura Revelata”, the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of nature.

As Dr. Kleier shares her knowledge with contagious excitement for her subject, she emphasizes the middle ground: Instead of focusing on cell microbiology or the study of ecosystems and habitats, she stresses the basic biology, function, and the amazing adaptations of the plants we see all around us. Dr. Kleier proposes and establishes that there is pleasure to be found in being able to identify and understand the workings of that tree outside the window.

With almost 400,000 known species and thousands more identified every year, the variety of plant life is almost overwhelming - from the microscopic to the largest organism on Earth. In this course, you will learn about the fascinating adaptations that have allowed plants to thrive in almost every corner of the world and the unique plants that have evolved as a result.

You’ll learn about the latest discoveries regarding plant communication, the myriad ways they manage and shape their own environments, and why botanists are still debating what it really means to be a unique species.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Have you ever worried about forgetting to water your plants? Do you worry that you’ll accidentally kill anything green you bring into your home?

Are you convinced you don’t have the right space or growing conditions?

Are you afraid that your lack of knowledge will get in the way of your plants’ chance to thrive?

Don’t worry! Making the leap to becoming a proud plant parent can be intimidating, but it’s incredibly rewarding… and much easier than you think.
Discover how to successfully nurture plants in your home… even if you’ve never been able to keep a plant alive before.

This guide includes all the knowledge and tips you need to help you overcome your gardening fears… so you can enjoy growing and nurturing a collection of plants, no matter how many disasters you’ve had in the past.

Reconnect with nature, and create a calming, positive, and tranquil living environment. It is scientifically proven that green spaces can bring huge benefits, both mentally and physically.

In fact, over 33.1 million US households already grow plants in their homes. And it’s no surprise that so many people have caught the bug: There are so many benefits to going a bit more green. Just a few highlights include:

In Indoor Plant Care 101, you’ll discover:

And much more!

If you’ve never owned a plant before, don’t panic. Everything you need to know is contained in this easy-to-understand guide. You’re about to learn the basics so you can reap all the benefits of having plants in your home… for a lifetime.

Enjoy the excitement of learning how to nourish your plants, and watch them develop and flourish to become a true focal point of your living space.

Sow the seeds of gardening, and just watch where they can grow – anyone can do it… including you!

Whether you like having succulents by your computer or monsteras in every corner, indoor plants provide more than just a fresh look. They also improve your air quality, boost your mood, improve your focus, and more!

If you want to learn how to care for plants or need to take care of the ones you have, this book is perfect for you! Now you can walk into a home full of beautiful greenery instead of limp plants ( or having none at all).

Need a list of best plants to have in your home? We have it! On top of that, we've included ones that even those with a black thumb can't kill. You won't have to worry about having to trash your next plant because you'll be caring for it effortlessly.

An accessible and compelling story of a scientist's discovery of plant communication and how it influenced her research and changed her life.

In this "phytobiography" - a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant - research scientist Monica Gagliano reveals the dynamic role plants play in genuine firsthand accounts from her research into plant communication and cognition. By transcending the view of plants as the objects of scientific materialism, Gagliano encourages us to rethink plants as people - beings with subjectivity, consciousness, and volition, and hence having the capacity for their own perspectives and voices. The audiobook draws on up-close-and-personal encounters with the plants themselves, as well as plant shamans, indigenous elders, and mystics from around the world and integrates these experiences with an incredible research journey and the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that emerged from it.

Gagliano has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers on how plants have a Pavlov-like response to stimuli and can learn, remember, and communicate to neighboring plants. She has pioneered the brand-new research field of plant bioacoustics, for the first time experimentally demonstrating that plants emit their own "voices" and, moreover, detect and respond to the sounds of their environments. By demonstrating experimentally that learning is not the exclusive province of animals, Gagliano has reignited the discourse on plant subjectivity and ethical and legal standing. This is the story of how she made those discoveries and how the plants helped her along the way.