Plants and Gardening

Around the World in 80 Plants by Jonathan Drori, illustrations by Lucille Clerc Read more

The North American Butterfly Association Guide by Jane Hurwitz. An indispensable and lavishly illustrated guide to creating a garden that attracts and sustains butterflies. Read more

Combining memoir, history, and scientific research in poetic prose, Jessica J. Lee meditates on the question of how both plants and people come to belong, why both cross borders, and how our futures are more entwined than we might imagine. Read more

Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia.  By Ross Bayton. Read more

With enthusiasm, easy wit, and expert knowledge, renowned botanist Art Kruckeberg and horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott show Northwest gardeners, from novice to expert, how to imagine and realize their perfect sustainable landscape. Read more

Brooklyn Botanic Garden. America's top natural landscapers tell you how to combine wildflowers and other native species in spectacular plantings that provide a refuge for the plants and animals that are disappearing from our land and our lives. Read more

By James B. Nardi. A spectacularly illustrated journey into the intimate communities that native trees share with animals, insects, fungi, and microbes. Read more

Not quite animals and not quite plants, the mysterious kingdom of fungi is full of secrets! Inside the pages of this children’s science and nature book, you’ll discover exactly what fungi are and more! Read more

Featuring writings from over 50 contributors including Ursula K. Le Guin, Zadie Smith, Radiohead, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Plato, and Robin Wall Kimmerer, Katie Holten illustrates each selection with an abiding love and reverence for the magic of trees. Read more

In 100 brief entries written in a vivid, lively style, Kay Hurley introduces key aspects of lichen biology, environmental roles, emerging uses, scientific history, and myth. Read more

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. By Herman Shugart and Peter White, illustrated by Tugce Okay. Read more

By Britt A. Bunyard. A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungi. Read more

Ecologist Eric Lee-Mäder and noted botanical artist Beverly Duncan have teamed up to create this unique exploration of the complex ecosystem that is supported by the remarkable milkweed plant, often over-looked or dismissed as a roadside weed. Read more

An enchanting guide to creating a moon garden, plus soothing rituals to practice in your night-blooming oasis. By Jarema Osofsky. Read more

"Discover the glorious world of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi, as described by Peter McCoy, one of today's foremost experts in the field. Read more

By Joan Maloof. An impassioned case for the importance of ancient forests and their preservation. Read more