How Plants Work: The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do

Linda Chalker-Scott

Apr 2015 · Sold by Timber Press

About this ebook

 “Makes the science of plant processes accessible to home gardeners.” —The American Gardener

Why do container plants wilt even when they’ve been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Plant physiology—the study of how living things function—can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter. In How Plants Work, horticulture expert Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms you with fascinating knowledge that will change the way you garden.

Ratings and reviews

An excellent guide to how plants work. This book combines botany with real-world examples to expalin the biology of plants from the cellular level to why they do, or do not grow towards the sun, to how they repoduce either on their own (by cloning) or through sex with the help of the wind, water or a type of animal or insect. This book entertains while educating, highly recommend.

This book tells alot about why, how and when plants flower. In that case, it can be very usefull in understanding how weeds and all other plants work. You will be able to handle many problems in a garden or in the field in a way that you don't harm the enviroment.

I am curious and fascinated about all life .

About the author

Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott has a PhD in horticulture from Oregon State University and is an ISA certified arborist, an ASCA consulting arborist, and an award-winning author. She is Washington State University’s extension urban horticulturist and an also teaches at the University of Washington. Chalker-Scott has published extensively in the scientific literature and in popular magazines including American Nurseryman, Organic Gardening, and Fine Gardening. She also is one of the Garden Professors.