Let's Botanize: 101 Ways to Connect with Plants by Ben Goulet-Scott

Botanizing is the new birding! This fascinating book of 101 botany prompts is about the joy of getting to know plants in much the same way we get to know birds, through observation and attention. Let's Botanize! is a guide to learning about and understanding the world of plants, a hobby that can ease stress, bring joy, and deepen your connection with the incredible diversity of life all around you. With easy entry points and lush photography, the 101 prompts inspire readers to engage with plant life meaningfully each day by observing the parts, patterns, and processes that make plants so amazing. Examine a bud at the tip of a branch—does it have hairs or scales? What is the most brightly colored plant part you can find that is not a flower or a fruit? Listen to the plants—what sounds do you hear them making? Follow the prompts on dedicated walks in the woods, on your sidewalk, on your commute to work, or even in your kitchen! Revisit prompts at different times of year, in different countries, climates, and ecosystems. As you learn more, you may even find that revisiting the same prompt and the same tree can provide a completely different perspective as you become more familiar with the wonderful world of plants.

From the Publisher Parts Focus on the elements of what makes up a plant with prompts that ask you to zoom into the finer details of veining, texture, colors, and more. Patterns Build on your knowledge of a plant’s body with prompts that explore plant functions and how they survive in interdependent ecosystems. Perspectives Engage thoughtfully with prompts that focus on appreciating plants as living organisms so you can connect with nature on a deeper level. How to Look at a Bird: Open Your Eyes to the Joy of Watching and Knowing Birds Being with Trees: Awaken Your Senses to the Wonders of Nature; Poetry, Reflec... How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to I... Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 72 14 61 Price $11 49 $10 99 $13 29 More from Storey Publishing: Using her signature nature journal illustrations, Leslie shows readers the key clues to look for, from the shape of the beak or talons to distinctive feather colorings, flight patterns, and behavioral traits. To enhance the experience and foster mindful observation, curiosity, and introspection, poet and nature lover Hannah Fries combines her own reflections and guided mindfulness exercises with a curated selection of inspirational writing. This on-the-go guide is perfect for new foragers eager to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to find, and provides photos and easy-to-follow identification and use guidelines for the 40 most common—and most delicious—wild plants.