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Leif Bersweden has always been fascinated by wild plants. From a young age, his afternoons were spent hunting for and cataloguing the plants in his local area. But it is a landscape that is fast disappearing. Climate change, habitat destruction and declining pollinator populations mean that the future for plant life looks bleaker than ever before. Many of us are also unable to identify, or even notice, the plants that grow around us. Now a botanist, Leif decides to go on a mission, to explore the plants that Britain and Ireland have to offer.

Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history? And what makes certain flowers special?

Brought to you by Penguin. In How Flowers Made Our World, biologist David George Haskell redefines our understanding of flowers, casting them as powerful revolutionaries at the heart of Earth's story. Far from being mere ornaments, flowers have shaped the very fabric of life on our planet. Their...

A heart-led, transformative book that uses the wisdom of flowers as teachers, with each chapter offering soulful reflections, in a relatable, humorous, and empowering tone. Bloom into your greatest potential. Embark on a journey from seed to soul, with the wild wisdom of flowers. Using flowers...

Flowers, and the fruits that follow, feed, clothe, sustain, and inspire all humanity. Flowers are used to celebrate all-important occasions, to express love, and are also the basis of global industries. Americans buy 10 million flowers a day, and perfumes are a worldwide industry worth $30 billion annually. Stephen Buchmann takes us along on an exploratory journey of the roles flowers play in the production of our foods, spices, medicines, and perfumes while simultaneously bringing joy and health.

A story of love, marriage, and flowers from beloved writer and gardening enthusiast Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn Six months before her wedding, Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn’s fiancé broke off their engagement. Stunned, reeling, and newly uninsured, Alysia married her friend Sarah in an arrangement that...

This is an audiobook about regenerative agriculture gone wild. This audiobook of short stories and essays is a wondrous meditation on sunrises and wildness, on wildflowers and walks. It is also an audiobook about you, about me, and about the ecosystem regeneration possible through learning to see the wild gifts of relationship. It presents a choice to stop; to nurture awareness; to learn a language of relationship instead of dominance - of community not colonization.

Ben fell in love with orchids as a nine-year-old, when his parents bought him a Cymbidium. That love then led him to spend his twenties in various tropical cities, teaching English and exploring jungles where exotic orchid species grew wild, pollinated by hummingbirds, huge moths and more. After a decade abroad, Ben returned to the UK. Here, his passion re-ignited when he encountered a colony of Bee orchids, a cryptic species which tricks bees into mating with its flowers. Ben was entranced.

“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times "A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street Journal An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today We live on a floral planet, yet...

A rare collection of Beatrix Potter's own botanical art, and an exploration of the role these plants played in her personal and literary life. Beatrix Potter's Botanical collects and showcases 65 plants and fungi that Beatrix Potter made special study of in her often-overlooked career as a...

A fun, expressive commentary from UCSD Fencing's #1 fan and alumna Laura Hawkins (women's epee 2016). Will be old-fashioned radio style discussion of the competitions I watch. The premiere episode is the 2021 Western Region Team Championships and National's Qualifier. Hopefully we will return for some viewing of NCAA Championships and Tokyo Olympics this summer.

You ever had a conversation with someone about a random topic and the inevitable response was: “we could do a WHOLE podcast episode on that” Well, ideation has now become reality. Each week, I will be joined by a cadre of culture mavens & provocative raconteurs to do that heavy lift for you. So, come and sesh with us as we elevate hawt takes sans faux outrage, performative wokenezz and heauxtepian douchebaggery.

Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching was set up in 2015 with the aim of bringing high quality cricket coaching to Leicestershire, Rutland and the East Midlands. Since then, founder of TFCC Tom Flowers, has assembled a highly qualified team that deliver coaching at over 30 different clubs and schools across the region, all with a passion for one thing – improving local cricket. In this podcast feed, discover insights into the game, topical news, coaching tips, the weekly take away, archive recordings and more. The 'Life of a Cricket Coach' will step inside the coaches mind and provide the insights of...

In this absorbing tale of a sports legend, infidelity, jealousy, money, and murder, former NFL and college star quarterback Steve McNair and his attractive young lover Sahel Kazemi embark on a dangerous affair in Nashville that leaves both dead.

The #wildflowerhour podcast: tales from the botanists bringing the internet into bloom every Sunday night between 8-9pm. www.wildflowerhour.co.uk/

The #wildflowerhour podcast: tales from the botanists bringing the internet into bloom every Sunday night between 8-9pm. www.wildflowerhour.co.uk/

Do you want to know how an ordinary person like you can grow flower bulbs from scratch for profit or as a hobby even if you have zero gardening experience? Growing Bulbs is your comprehensive go-to guide for understanding how to grow colorful flower bulbs in an exciting way outdoors or indoors, even if you have no farming or gardening experience. This audiobook is an exquisite mix of practical tips and cultivation methods from a seasoned gardener with decades of experience, bringing you the information you need to grow flourishing tulips, daffodils, crocuses, alliums, and more.

Did you know you can eat dandelions? Have you thought about what plants, flowers, nuts, and berries around you are edible? You could save money by foraging for food—in the wild! Hunting and gathering were the way humans fed themselves before the age of farming and homesteads. The Earth can provide all you need, even in the wild and uncultivated areas of nature. I will teach you what to find and how to make a yummy meal from wild plants. Foraging is something that can connect you with the world around you—it is not hunting, and I believe it is more sustainable than farming.

The show that features people in the sports, media, and journalism world as they talk about their electric journey! Created in the summer of 2020, host Daylan Flowers has now conducted over 100 episodes with people all over the world. A college student, Daylan has completed four full seasons of his self proclaimed show. Aimed at having guests on and sharing their stories. People from all walks of life and sports have graced the screen with Daylan, as he continues to share as many words of wisdom possible. Lots of fun and meaningful conversations are held, so sit back and enjoy! Don't forget ...