How does a seed begin? What happens during pollination? This simple introduction unravels the mystery of plant reproduction for the very young and includes instructions for growing a bean plant. Gail Gibbons' signature bold and bright illustrations and clear text provide another excellent resource for primary-grade students.

Its a rare midwesterner who doesnt grow something, whether potted plants on a porch, caged tomato vines, a blooming border, or a solitary rose. And its an even rarer midwestern gardener who isnt sometimes flummoxed by extremes of weather, pesky insects and persistent diseases, or simple questions about what to plant where. For nearly four decades, Jan Riggenbach has given these gardeners answers, as well as a weekly dose of gentle humor and wise counsel,...

This book explains that plants give us food and medicine and that they make oxygen so that we can breathe and live.

"What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there?"--Amazon.com.

It's a whole new world of houseplants, so make yourself at home in it! If you love the idea of keeping houseplants, but struggle to care for them, you'll find solace and invaluable advice in this comprehensive guide from expert gardener Barbara Pleasant. Even experienced houseplant enthusiasts will benefit from Pleasant's expansive knowledge of indoor gardening, which includes personality profiles, growing needs, and troubleshooting tips for 160 blooming...

"Award-winning miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo shows you how to craft your own beautiful tiny gardens with lush plantings, stylish accessories, functioning water features, and perfect pathways. Choose the best plant varieties, learn the secrets of scale and illusion, and design and create a unique miniature world"--Cover verso.

"In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and migrating periods"--

This book describes the vital role that roots, stems, and leaves play in the growth and survival of a plant.

"Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colors. They can become flowers, trees, fruits, or vegetables, and they grow all times of year, during spring, summer, fall, and winter. But all seeds have one thing in common--inside each is a new plant life waiting to emerge. What kind of plant will bloom? Wait and see what will grow! This jacketed companion picture book to What Will Hatch? features all kinds of seeds, from flowers and...