Plants
Invasion Biology: Critiques of a Pseudoscience - David Theodouropolis
This work debunks most of the misdirected invectives concerning introduced plants, current "natives" and redefines what it is to be "native."
The Grafters Handbook - RJ Garner
The "Bible" concerning all facets of grafting from simple propagation techniques to cotyledon grafting and top-working.
Cornucopia - Stephen Facciola
An exhaustive reference, in English, to food plants worldwide as well as sources for obtaining plants.
The Secret Life of Plants - Peter Thompkins and Christopher Bird
A book on plant energies and their co-evolutionary relationships with humans.
How to Grow Fresh Air - B.C. Wolverton
Simple and informative work on 50 plants that help improve indoor air quality, the author, a former NASA researcher has done his homework and provides an excellent bibliography for further inquiry.
Life of an Oak: An Intimate Portrait - Glenn Keator
Well written work on the botany and biology of oaks, their distribution and local uses throughout the world, also covers beech and chestnuts.
Plants For a Future - Ken Fern
An exhaustive reference for useful temperate plants for permaculture. His database is even more impressive on his website - www.pfaf.org
Seed to Seed - Suzanne Ashworth
An excellent text on seed saving, plant breeding, and how to keep heirloom varieties true.
Beyond the War on Invasive Species -
This work debunks most of the misdirected invectives concerning introduced plants, current "natives" and redefines what it is to be "native."
The Grafters Handbook - RJ Garner
The "Bible" concerning all facets of grafting from simple propagation techniques to cotyledon grafting and top-working.
Cornucopia - Stephen Facciola
An exhaustive reference, in English, to food plants worldwide as well as sources for obtaining plants.
The Secret Life of Plants - Peter Thompkins and Christopher Bird
A book on plant energies and their co-evolutionary relationships with humans.
How to Grow Fresh Air - B.C. Wolverton
Simple and informative work on 50 plants that help improve indoor air quality, the author, a former NASA researcher has done his homework and provides an excellent bibliography for further inquiry.
Life of an Oak: An Intimate Portrait - Glenn Keator
Well written work on the botany and biology of oaks, their distribution and local uses throughout the world, also covers beech and chestnuts.
Plants For a Future - Ken Fern
An exhaustive reference for useful temperate plants for permaculture. His database is even more impressive on his website - www.pfaf.org
Seed to Seed - Suzanne Ashworth
An excellent text on seed saving, plant breeding, and how to keep heirloom varieties true.
Beyond the War on Invasive Species -