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The dictionary of useful plants. by Coon, Nelson.(CARDINAL)712838;
Includes bibliographies.
Subjects: Plants, Useful.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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50 plants that changed the courses of history / by Laws, Bill.(CARDINAL)327970;
A beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Weaving together strands of economic, political, and industrial history, each entry is a fascinating look at the most influential plants known to mankind. -- P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Plants and history.; Plants, Useful.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Fifty plants that changed the course of history / by Laws, Bill,author.(CARDINAL)327970;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Agave -- Onion -- Pineapple -- Bamboo -- Wild cabbage -- Tea -- Hemp -- Chili pepper -- Cinchona -- Sweet orange -- Coconut -- Coffee -- Cilantro -- Saffron -- Papyrus -- Foxglove -- Yam -- Cardamom -- Coca -- Eucalyptus -- Ferns -- Soybean -- Upland cotton -- Sunflower -- Rubber -- Barley -- Hop -- Indigo -- Sweet pea -- Lavender -- Crab apple -- White mulberry -- Nutmeg -- Tobacco -- Olive -- Rice -- Opium poppy -- Black pepper -- English oak -- Dog rose -- Sugar cane -- White willow -- Potato -- Cacao -- Common wheat -- Tulip -- Vanilla -- Wine grape -- Corn -- Ginger."[This] is a beautifully illustrated book that uncovers the fascinating stories of fifty plants originating in all corners of the globe. Each plant profiled has played a central role in human history and greatly affected our lifestyle, even today."--Page 4 of cover
Subjects: Plants and history.; Plants, Useful.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 12
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Big book of botanical crafts : how to make candles, soaps, scrubs, sanitizers & more with plants, flowers, herbs & essential oils / by Rose, Stephanie(Gardener),author.(CARDINAL)409172;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Home apothecary -- Creative candles -- Soaps & sanitizers."Go green, get clean, and be serene with these 30 all-natural soap, candle, and cleaner recipes from renowned herbalist Stephanie Rose! If you are looking for creative ways to reduce chemicals, harness the healing power of nature, and pamper yourself with healing herbs, fresh flowers, and essential oils, look no further. Author, avid gardener, and herbalist Stephanie Rose has rounded up her best-loved botanical recipes in this massive book to teach you how easy, inexpensive, and relaxing it is to make your own natural cleaners, cleansers, and candles."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Nature craft.; Plants, Useful.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Magic and medicine of plants. by Reader's Digest Association.(CARDINAL)145600;
Subjects: Botany, Medical.; Plants, Useful.; Plants, Useful; Plants;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 17
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Plants for people / by Lewington, Anna.(CARDINAL)781814;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-297) and indexes.
Subjects: Botany, Economic.; Plants, Useful.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Baskets from nature's bounty / by Jensen, Elizabeth J.,1933-(CARDINAL)765274;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-195) and index.
Subjects: Basket making.; Plants, Useful.; Fiber plants.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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The enzyme cure : how plant enzymes can help you relieve 36 health problems / by Lee, Lita.(CARDINAL)652320; Turner, Lisa.(CARDINAL)388237; Goldberg, Burton,1926-(CARDINAL)638747;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-285) and index.
Subjects: Plant enzymes;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Edible wild plants & useful herbs / by Meuninck, Jim,1942-(CARDINAL)755128; Meuninck, Jim,1942-Basic essentials of edible wild plants & useful herbs.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-68) and index.
Subjects: Wild plants, Edible; Cooking (Wild foods); Wild plants, Edible;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Some useful wild plants : a foraging guide to food and medicine from nature / by Jason, Dan,author.(CARDINAL)351638; Inwood, Robert,1948-illustrator.(CARDINAL)517561;
Introduction -- Herbs & shrubs -- Berries -- Seaweeds -- Trees -- Poisonous plants."This bestselling guide still remains a trusted and much-consulted reference for those interested in identifying, foraging and growing wild plants for food and medicine. Clear line drawings are provided to assist foragers in accurate identification. Directions are included for the preparation of ointments, salves, poultices, compresses and tinctures. Dan Jason also addresses sustainability when foraging to ensure that harvesting supports the continuous growth of the plant and the natural environment."--
Subjects: Wild plants, Edible; Wild plants, Edible; Medicinal plants; Medicinal plants; Poisonous plants; Poisonous plants; Cooking (Wild foods); Cooking (Wild foods); Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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