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In seinem Portrait "Tannen" erzählt Wilhelm Bode die überraschende Kulturgeschichte der Tanne, des vermeintlich bekanntesten Baums, und zeichnet die folgenreiche Verdrängung der Tannen aus unseren Bergmischwäldern nach: In der Romantik zum Weltenbaum überhöht und von der industriellen Forstwirtschaft durch die Fichte verdrängt, ist die Tanne heute zum Hoffnungsbaum geworden, denn sie erträgt trockene Sommer in ihrem natürlichen Mehrgenerationenhaus eines Laubmischwaldes gut.

Hydroponic gardening requires attention to detail, and a step-by-step guide can be useful. In this book, you will receive an introduction to and explanation of hydroponics so you can try it for yourself. Hydroponics is now starting to play a more significant role in agricultural production around the world. Growing numbers, climate changes, water shortages in certain areas, or poor-quality water all affect the movement toward alternative horticultural methods.

Dreaming with Red Clover takes you on a journey into the world of the plants. Through introducing concepts of active imagination, shamanic practices, and how to connect and dream with Plant Spirits (and what that means), this short book provides insight, encouragement, and practical application for you to discover or strengthen your relationship with the plant world in general and Red Clover in particular. Dreaming with Red Clover also shares some of the spiritual characteristics, healing properties, and folklore associated with Red Clover.

Per quanto incredibile ci possa sembrare, le piante sono in grado di provare un'ampia gamma di emozioni. E come è stato recentemente dimostrato, sanno anche, con mezzi dai più straordinari ai più semplici, trasmettere quello che provano. Si difendono, attaccano, siglano alleanze, cacciano, costruiscono, trascinano, comunicano a distanza le loro paure, le loro sofferenze e le loro gioie. Ora è dimostrato: ci percepiscono, ci riconoscono, ci considerano, reagiscono alle nostre emozioni ed esprimono le loro.

In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. In an era of cell phone addiction, climate change and urban life, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature - but Peter Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact.

Does smoking weed actually make you lazy? How does THC replace your brain’s neurotransmitters? From the beginnings of where marijuana came from to the future of what a world with legal pot could look like, listen in as Seeker dives in on the fascinating world of marijuana in this short-form audio collection.

Il più vecchio albero italiano di cui sia certa l'età è un pino loricato che cresce in Calabria abbarbicato sul Pollino. È nato nel 1026, più giovane quindi di un suo omonimo nato nel Nord della Grecia nel 941 e considerato il più vecchio essere vivente del Mediterraneo. Il più vecchio del mondo invece è un abete rosso (un albero di Natale, per intenderci) che vive in Svezia e che nel 2008 dovrebbe aver compiuto 9550 anni. Ancorati alle radici, gli alberi non si muovono.

Oliver Sacks, the best-selling author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, is most famous for his studies of the human mind: insightful and beautifully characterised portraits of those experiencing complex neurological conditions. However, he has another scientific passion: the fern.

Following on from the success of 13 Journeys Through Space and Time, which took us on a voyage of astronomical discovery through past Christmas Lectures given at the Royal Institution on space and space exploration, this audiobook turns our attention to our own planet and the animals, plants, fish and insects and all the other living things that inhabit it - how they've evolved and the vital roles they play in the intricate webs of life on earth.

This is the story of a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees. James' climbs take him around the globe, scaling the most incredible and majestic trees in existence: the strangler fig tree of Borneo, the monolithic Congolese moabi tree, the fern-covered howler tree of Costa Rica and the colossal mountain ash of Australia.

In the aftermath of the horrific trench warfare of the First World War, the poppy - sprouting across the killing fields of France and Belgium, then immortalized in John McCrae’s moving poem - became a worldwide icon. Yet the poppy has a longer history: as the telltale sign of human cultivation of the land, of the ravages of war, and of the desire to escape the earthly realm through Romantic opium dreams or the grim reality of morphine drips.

Container gardening is a great way to garden in a small space, and there are so many options with container gardening! If versatility is something you desire then container gardening just might be for you. You can grow plants in about any container at all, so cost is completely up to on you.

Historia nauki dowodzi, że wiek XIX był czasem chemii, XX fizyki, a XXI prawdopodobnie będzie wiekiem biologii. Nauki biologiczne należą do tych, które w coraz szybszym tempie spektakularnie wyjaśniają skomplikowane mechanizmy rządzące między innymi światem roślin. W świetle dzisiejszej wiedzy śmiało możemy mówić o inteligentnych zachowaniach roślin.

Die Naturkunden erzählen von Tieren und Pflanzen, von Pilzen und Menschen, von fremder und vertrauter Natur. In ihnen wird keine bloße Wissenschaft betrieben, sondern die leidenschaftliche Erforschung der Welt. Kundig, anschaulich und im Bewusstsein, dass sie dabei vor allem vom Menschen erzählt - und von seinem Blick auf eine Natur, die ihn selbst mit einschließt. Nun erscheinen ausgewählte Titel dieser Reihe auch als Hörbuch: Ute Woltron weiß Verblüffendes und Wissenswertes über die beliebte Kulturpflanze "Hanf" zu berichten.

Take a step further into the fascinating world of horticultural history with "The Fruits of History: Volume 2." Join author Dennis Santaniello, a seasoned farmer and expert fruit vendor with over twenty years of experience, and dive into some of our most beloved fruits' exotic origins and profound cultural impacts. This eagerly awaited sequel, rich with diligent research and advanced AI tools, unlocks enchanting new tales of fruit that shaped human history. Explore the lush narratives of the tangy plum and the mystical pomegranate, among others, and discover how these fruits have influenced...

Plants can communicate! Are you fascinated by the world of plants and their communication abilities? Do you want to discover the hidden mechanisms behind how plants interact with their environment? Look no further than our new eBook: "Secrets of Plant Communication: Revealing the Fascinating World of Botanical Conversations." In this groundbreaking guide, you'll delve into the intricate web of communication that exists between plants and other organisms. You'll learn how plants communicate through chemical, electric, and even mechanical signals, and discover the fascinating ways they ...

Dive into the fascinating world of nematology with Nematology for Beginners, a comprehensive yet accessible guide to understanding the diverse and impactful world of roundworms. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or curious learner, this book offers a clear and engaging introduction to the study of nematodes, blending scientific insights with practical knowledge.

Dreaming with Mugwort takes you on a journey into the world of the plants. Through introducing concepts of active imagination, shamanic practices, and how to connect and dream with Plant Spirits (and what that means), this short eBook provides insight, encouragement, and practical application for you to discover or strengthen your relationship with the plant world in general and Mugwort in particular. Dreaming with Mugwort also shares some of the spiritual characteristics, healing properties, and folklore associated with Mugwort. You'll even experience a guided dream or story to receive ...

Dreaming with Dandelion takes you on a journey into the world of the plants. Through introducing concepts of active imagination, shamanic practices, and how to connect and dream with plant spirits (and what that means), this short audiobook provides insight, encouragement, and practical application for you to discover or strengthen your relationship with the plant world in general and dandelion, in particular.

Vanishing Landscapes tells the story of how plants disappeared from our daily lives one by one. First were apples, then household medicines like saffron, cloth dyes like woad, grapes for making wine, and then, eventually, the timber and reeds we used to build our houses and the wheat we grew for our bread. In their place came the first corporation, the first factory, the banking system, private property, global trade, and modern medicine.