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What is a weed? Definitions abound, some more clever than true. For the author, weeds are plants that grow uninvited in places disturbed by people or their animals. But although weeds may invade our fields and gardens, most are not aggressive away from disturbed areas. Some have notable virtues, whether medicinal, culinary, or even ornamental. Not intended to be a manual of weed identification --- although the descriptions, drawings, and photographs will help readers name many of their newfound friends --- or weed eradication, this book is for anyone interested in weeds as plants. A veritable natural history of weeds, it will encourage readers to look anew at these previously unwelcome guests.

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An excellent addition to your garden shelf ... as well as fun to thumb through. -- Marilis Hornidge "Courier-Gazette" (04/27/2006) "Weeds in My Garden" is a veritable natural history of weeds. A fun look at 140 weeds found in IU's Botany Experimental Field, including dandelions, pokeberry and wild carrot. A good, fun read. -- Ellen Dashner "Audubon Naturalist News" (07/29/2003) A rather wry appreciation of a rogue's gallery of plants that arrive uninvited and decide to stay. A rogue's gallery of botanical survivors . . . informative and idiosyncratic. A splendid addition to the subject of weeds. . . . A fine choice to have beside your favorite chaiir for pick-up reading. Rely upon this author's words to help you understand the weeds you'll find this spring. -- A. Carman Clark "Camden Herald" (04/10/2003) A trove of weedy lore. -- Rich Thomas "Woodland Garden" (07/29/2003) A very good guide to the botanical ignored or disregarded, this book should be required reading for most gardeners. -- Barbara Mahany "Chicago Botanic Garden" (07/07/2004) A warm, delightful book. -- Patricia A. Taylor "Trenton Times" (06/20/2003) Be ready for some fascinating weedy tales. . . . Witty. Bloomington botanist Charles Heiser is a champion of weeds . . . he brings a refreshing perspective to weeds, extolling their culinary, decorative and medicinal values. For anyone interested in weeds as plants. Gives entertaining, insightful information about each plant. -- Carrol Krause "Hoosier Times" (05/25/2003) Heiser, a noted Indiana U. botanist who studied weeds for decades, makes a case for the virtues of these maligned plants. Heiser's gentle touch creates a delightful perspective on those maligned plants we refer to as weeds. -- Carolyn Harstad "Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society News" (11/06/2003) His affection for self-sown flowers and trees stems from an early stint at UC Davis . . . he presents 140 weeds whose beauty and utility have yet to be fully recognized. -- Marge Howard-Jones "California Garden" (09/11/2003) His witty comments on plants he finds endearing will keep you entertained as well as informed. I found Charles Heiser's book to be interesting, enlightening, and a pleasure to read. -- Nan Len "HortTechnology" (10/21/2004) In a witty, conversational tone, [the author] challenges preconceptions of weeds as valueless plants, and explains their virtues. Not all plants were created equal. A new book by Charles B. Heiser of Indiana University . . . examines these uninvited invaders in a new, and positive light. Not your typical weed identification manual. -- Pauline Poparad "Chesterton Tribune" (05/29/2003) Perfect for the philosophical plant-lover! Reading through Heiser's wonderful book on weeds brought back pleasant childhood memories. -- Barney Lipscomb "Sida, Contributions to Botany" (09/24/2003) Sheds new light and offers interesting stories about these much misunderstood plants. -- Jean Starr "Munster (IN) Times" (05/17/2003) The world of weeds is immense...Heiser taps into this world by studying them in his garden for decades and finding some virtues among these misunderstood plants. This is a book that will delight anyone in love with plants and growing things. -- Marianne Binetti "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" (05/29/2003) This is a worthwhile read and an interesting take on the horticultural world we love to live in. -- George Graine "Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report" (10/14/2004) Those who are interested in herbal medicine will have a field day with this book, and those who are interested in why certain weeds have their name will be enlightened. -- John E. Bryan "Gardening Newsletter" (06/27/2003) Written in a nontechnical fashion for easy reading. -- Richard Poffenbaugh "Mansfield News Journal" (07/02/2004) Written with wit as well as scientific authority. -- Rich Gotshall "Indianapolis Star" (05/18/2003) Professor Heisher has been the most significant popularizer of economic and applied botany for many years. His books. . . are all superb examples of accessible but authoritative writing on scientific topics. It is clear that [this book's] particular subject matter, the weeds in Heiser's research garden in Indiana, is a beloved one.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780881925623
  • Publisher: Timber Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Timber Press
  • Height: 203 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 526 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0881925624
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2003
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Observations on Some Misunderstood Plants
  • Width: 140 mm


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