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Book SynopsisA Gardener’s Guide to Botany provides an in-depth and astonishing look at the biology of the plants growing in your garden and home.
Trade Review"...a source of information that’s not only trusted and highly credible, but also approachable for readers at any level and an absolute joy to read." * Awkward Botany *
"Zona does an excellent job of explaining the scientific background of plants in great detail and giving definitions along the way to expand readers’ full understanding. This highly recommended book is a fine addition to all gardening collections."
-- Lori Wetherell * Library Journal *
"If you share a lack of botanical knowledge and are interested
in truly understanding plant life, A Gardener’s Guide to Botany by Scott Zona (Cool Springs Press, 2023) will educate you in a witty, informative manner." * Triangle Gardener *
“The author’s explanations of concepts made this book so easy and fun to read. It made we wish I had this book when I was studying biology in high school and college.” -- Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Member
“When I was reading it, I found myself thinking, wow, plants are so freaking amazing and I just want to grow them all.” -- Viveka Neveln, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Member
“Useful for people at different levels of learning—it’s for readers who want a deeper understanding.” -- Kimberly Toscano Holmes, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Chair
“Scott Zona is a wizard of botany!... The dude just came out with a great book… it’s Scott Zona’s botany crash course!” * Joey Santore, Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t podcast *
