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New York Botanical Garden Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures, Merlin Sheldrake

Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

Merlin Sheldrake
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In conversation with Eugenia Bone, biologist Merlin Sheldrake will discuss how mushrooms can change our understanding of the planet on which we live, and the ways that we think, feel, and behave. Get registered for "Entangled Life"—online July 21: https://t.co/mLdwKBDAPw https://t.co/9mHLMavGiG

Paperback, 2021

$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Surfacedesign: Material Landscapes, James A. Lord

Surfacedesign: Material Landscapes

James A. Lord
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Tonight, join Roderick Wyllie and James A. Lord, founding partners of Surfacedesign, for an online discussion as they present work that cultivates a sense of connection between the built and natural worlds. https://t.co/GzUngtZy0C https://t.co/uYyBZQtdZ7

Hardcover, 2019

$50.00Member price:$25.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World's Plants, Barbara M. Thiers

Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World's Plants

Barbara M. Thiers
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This Friday's online discussion with Dr. Barbara Thiers, author of the new book "Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World's Plants," is filling up fast. Head through to learn more and register. https://t.co/caZ1lcVHbv https://t.co/jpzNtPlYdV

Hardcover, 2020

$40.00Member price:$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Addisonia: Colored Illustrations and Popular Descriptions of Plants; Volume 6, New York Botanical Garden

Addisonia: Colored Illustrations and Popular Descriptions of Plants; Volume 6

New York Botanical Garden
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Looking for your next favorite houseplant? On May 18, join The New York Botanical Garden’s esteemed horticulturists for an exclusive opportunity to shop a curated selection of beautiful and unique garden favorites at the Collectors' Plant Sale & Auction: https://t.co/juL1mJ4ApV https://t.co/WmUxO4vJZM

Paperback, 2022

$15.95Member price:$14.35 + Free shipping10% off
Book Cover for: Unearthing the Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, Marta McDowell

Unearthing the Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett

Marta McDowell
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On September 15, join landscape historian and author Marta McDowell online as she discusses "Unearthing The Secret Garden," her new book exploring the inspiration behind a garden story that has captivated generations of curious children and adults alike. https://fal.cn/3hnOX https://t.co/JpKNJh8uxh

Hardcover, 2021

$25.95Member price:$12.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Love: Elephant line notebook, Teerdy

Love: Elephant line notebook

Teerdy
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Starting 12/19, we welcome an immersive choral installation by composer @petewyer. Explore winter with the accompaniment of up to 72 recorded voices during "For Love and Only for Love: Letters to New York," part of @makemusicny's winter solstice festival. https://fal.cn/3c5kD https://t.co/pV5TJOC2xX

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Book Cover for: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants), Maria Failla

Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)

Maria Failla
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Interested in learning more about Therapeutic Horticulture? Don't miss today's episode of Growing Joy with Maria Failla, interviewing our very own NYBG instructor Hilda Krus on this empowering path in the plant world: https://t.co/YxaIBRwOwr https://t.co/BUdbPDdquz

Paperback, 2022

$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Harlem Grown, Tony Hillery

Harlem Grown

Tony Hillery
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Bring the kids on July 20 for a special storytime featuring local author Tony Hillery, who'll be reading his book "Harlem Grown" in the Swamp Oak Story Spot and sharing seed packets to take home, followed by a book signing at the Discovery Center. https://t.co/GK76PYcuQx https://t.co/TMOqJduUtP

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Book Cover for: The Sound of Music: A Classic Collectible Pop-Up, Rodgers &. Hammerstein

The Sound of Music: A Classic Collectible Pop-Up

Rodgers &. Hammerstein
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Glimmerglass returns to NYBG on May 19 with an all-new preview of the 2022 Festival season, including excerpts from Bizet’s "Carmen" and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "The Sound of Music," and new works such as "Tenor Overboard" by playwright Ken Ludwig. https://t.co/eF7knStgP3 https://t.co/kPyhanHOCW

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Book Cover for: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Robin Wall Kimmerer

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Have you become a member of NYBG's Beyond Books club yet? Head through to join us on Facebook for monthly discussions. This month’s online discussion features "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer as part of our Earth Month Celebration. https://fal.cn/3eQF3 https://t.co/nqPOgOd7PN

Paperback, 2015

$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book