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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
by Hugh Raffles
I make it a point to read Orion’s book of the year each year. It’s one of my favorite magazines and their book selection is unparalleled. So when Insectopedia was named the winner of the 2011 Orion Book Award, I raced out to the bookstore to sink my teeth into it.
The format was unexpected; it actually is an encyclopedia about insects! But rather that the usual A-Z describing insect lifecycles and reproductive habits, this encyclopedia dives into the complicated and entertaining relationship that people and insects have had with each other over time. Stories range from malaria victims in…
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
There is a common theme in nature and environmental writing concerning the lack of connection that humans feel towards other living creatures and nature. This disconnect, many environmentalists argue, is the reason for ever increasing environmental destruction. But does this disconnection actually exist? Where did it come from? And is it a relatively new phenomenon?
David Abram argues that is much more than air conditioning, office cubicles, and too much traffic that has contributed to the lack of awareness of the rest of the living world that is so prevalent in modern people’s lives in the Western world. Through a complex…
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
By Ray Rogers and Rob Cardillo
This new book is a fantastic reference for anyone interested in growing unusual annuals and tropicals in containers. The book is beautifully illustrated with container designs from Chanticleer, the Scott Arboretum, etc. Over 500 choices of plants are highlighted.
The A-Z reference covers everything from Abutilon to Zinnia. For each entry there is a description of the plant’s attribute, several species or cultivar listing, beautiful color picture, and cultivating and overwintering information.
We are excited to have Ray Rogers and Rob Cardillo on hand for book sales and signing, and to serve as plant experts at the Unusual Tropicals…
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