Plant Messiah: Adventures in Search of the World's Rarest Species | 
Just started this book this morning and I‘m loving it so far. Learning about both plants and the authors life is equally fascinating. So happy I picked it up thanks to two of my booktube friends and their reading group, The Book Naturalists.
Sunday nights pick!
so-soI‘m loath to rate this book So-So when its mission is so admirable - to wake us up to the wonder of plant life and the devastation plants are facing globally. Magdelena & his methods for saving species are fascinating, as are his rescue missions to Peruvian deserts and Australian rainforests. But the (ghost)writing is without artistry and the parade of anecdotes only vaguely grouped. It read like a stack of articles. #DoubleSpin #ScienceSeptember
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The top two I've read
The middle two are current reads
The bottom two on tbr shelf
pickLoved! This book was so fast passed and fascinating. I feel like I‘ve been missing out on the magic of plants and am ready to become a messiah too!
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I'm so glad some people are trying to save the world's endangered plants 🌷🌺🌸🌱🌴
I also really want to visit The Kew gardens now, where the author works!
Pic featuring my first ever crochet blanket. It didn't turn out perfect, but I love it anyway 😊
#nonfiction
#CurrentlyListening this terrific memoir about the conservation of endangered plants. Enthralling! #ImmersionReading
Some of my current library books. I‘m trying to decide which to read today. 🤓
pickThe author of this book is a botanist at Kew Gardens who specializes in tropical plants. He details his experiences in various tropical regions to explore and attempt to save indigenous plant life of these areas. The writing is not always great, but his passion for his subject shines through. His knowledge, commitment to preserving biodiversity, and uncanny intuition in working with plant life is admirable and inspiring. 3⭐️
pickI got this on NetGalley, but forgot to download it in time, so I tracked it down on audio. I‘m so glad I did!
This book was incredible!!! With Magdalena‘s intricate descriptions of plants, it doesn‘t need pictures. I could see the lilies and landscapes in striking detail. This book is a work of art, as well as a reminder about the importance of plants. It‘s our job to ensure their survival.
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I still think this is my favorite and one of the most colorful covers that I've seen lately. 💚🌺🌿🌸💚I am happy that I was able to extend my hold on this one. I need to read more of it!
So many books, so little time! 📚📚📚😬📚📚
#ReadingResolutions #CoolCover ??
OK, I posted this cool cover the other day when it compelled me to pick up the book from the library's new book shelves. I can't stop looking at it--the color & design are so cool.
With my dinner & blog post--Eric Ripert's Seared Salmon with Sautéed Pea Shoots (& peas) & Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette. Quick & delicious served over brown rice. Even better-leftover rice, salmon & peas mean stir-fry this weekend. ?
Not the best month, but I also caught up with an annual read. Favorite book this month is tagged.
"My mission is to make you aware of exactly how important plants are; in fact, I am obsessed with this idea. I want to tell you all about them and what they do for us, how crucial they are for our survival, and why we should save them."
Returned a book to the library & this one grabbed me with its gorgeous cover, clever title & subject matter. Magdalena's #purpose is to protect plants from extinction & teach the world about them.?
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pickFinished my first book from #netgalley and it was great! Magdalena is a rare plant specialist at Kew Gardens in England—he searches out, collects cutting and seeds, and works on germination and growth processes for raising rare plants. He also works with conservationists and residents around the world to raise and reintroduce such species into the wild. Everything from great adventure to the frustrations and boredom of lab work is in here.
I started this today while waiting at school pickup. I‘m now 21% in, it is so good! Also, I want this guy‘s job.
pickGreat memoir for anyone interested in botany and/or plant conservation.
