"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
The Botanical Bible is an elegant and comprehensive introduction to
the beauty, diversity, and value of the botanical world.
Author Sonya Patel Ellis is a writer, editor, and artist who works
primarily with pressed botanicals. She founded The Herbarium Project in
2013 to explore the parallels and interconnectivity among nature, art,
books, and culture. Here she covers:
- The evolution of the plant kingdom
- The history of horticulture
- Basic botany
- How to garden and forage in six major climate zones
- Recipes for savory dishes, sweets, and drinks
- How to use botanicals for beauty and health, with instructions for
making essential oils, herbal remedies, floral scents, and natural
cosmetics
- The world of botanical artistry and crafts
The 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.
Gorgeously 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.
