{"product_id":"the-botanical-bible-plants-flowers-art-recipes-other-home-uses","title":"The Botanical Bible: Plants, Flowers, Art, Recipes \u0026 Other Home Uses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Botanical Bible is an elegant and comprehensive introduction to the beauty, diversity, and value of the botanical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This encyclopedia for flora fiends is packed with info on everything from photosynthesis to fig leaf ice cream, plus it’s pretty enough for the coffee table.” —Southern Living\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Sonya Patel Ellis is a writer, editor, and artist who works primarily with pressed botanicals. She founded The Herbarium Project to explore the parallels and interconnectivity among nature, art, books, and culture. Here she covers:\u003cbr\u003e * The evolution of the plant kingdom\u003cbr\u003e * The history of horticulture\u003cbr\u003e * Basic botany\u003cbr\u003e * How to garden and forage in six major climate zones\u003cbr\u003e * Recipes for savory dishes, sweets, and drinks\u003cbr\u003e * How to use botanicals for beauty and health, with instructions for making essential oils, herbal remedies, floral scents, and natural cosmetics\u003cbr\u003e * The world of botanical artistry and crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author’s love of plants shines through with full-color stunning illustrations and enlightening descriptions. Ellis’s love of flora pushes her to share the wide variety of knowledge she possesses: botany, recipes, herbal uses, seasonal foods, botanic artists (famous and not)—there is a bit of everything, often with essential details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGorgeously illustrated throughout, and packed with information and hands-on projects, The Botanical Bible offers both practical information and the beauty of the natural world in one package, perfect for display on a coffee table or to give as a gift. It is the ultimate guide for aspiring gardeners, botanists, homesteaders, and anyone seeking a more meaningful relationship with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733553344809,"sku":"9781419732232","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0153\/9369\/files\/9781419732232.jpg?v=1771776661","url":"https:\/\/www.secretgardenbook.com\/products\/the-botanical-bible-plants-flowers-art-recipes-other-home-uses","provider":"Secret Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}