The Earth in Her Hands

Name: The Earth in Her Hands
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SKU: 9781604699029
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75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants

By Jennifer Jewell

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The Earth in Her Hands is a beautifully curated compendium by Jennifer Jewell, spotlighting 75 remarkable women in the horticultural world. From botany and floral design to farming and food justice, these profiles celebrate those transforming the landscape across various fields. Personal stories and insights from diverse women such as flower farmer Erin Benzakein and soil scientist Elaine Ingham illustrate their deep dedication to nurturing the natural world.
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This book is ideal for gardeners, horticulture professionals, and anyone interested in environmental activism or women's contributions to nature and sustainability.

The Earth in Her Hands celebrates the important contributions women make to the wide world of plants—in the fields of horticulture, environmental science, botany, floral design, farming, landscape architecture, herbalism, food justice, and more.

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An empowering and expertly curated look at the horticultural world. Gardens Illustrated

In this beautiful and empowering book, The Earth in Her Hands, Jennifer Jewell introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up.

Profiled women include flower farmer Erin Benzakein; co-director of Soul Fire Farm Leah Penniman; plantswoman Flora Grubb; edible and cultural landscape designer Leslie Bennett; Caribbean-American writer and gardener Jamaica Kincaid; soil scientist Elaine Ingham; landscape designer Ariella Chezar; floral designer Amy Merrick, and many more.

Rich with personal stories and insights, Jewell's portraits reveal a devotion that transcends age, locale, and background, reminding us of the profound role of green growing things in our world and our lives.

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Publishers Weekly praises the book as "a fine collection of profiles of women involved with horticulture," highlighting its inspiration for plant enthusiasts. Booklist calls it "an informative and celebratory resource," making it both empowering and educational.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604699029

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Illustration: 218 color photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 1300g

Pages: 324

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Home & Garden Jennifer Jewell Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jennifer Jewell is the creator, writer and host of Cultivating Place, airing on North State Public Radio. Jewell s writing and photography have been featured in publications including Gardens Illustrated, House & Garden, and Pacific Horticulture. Currently, she sits on the board of Pacific Horticulture and is a long-time member of other national and regional gardening organizations. She works, gardens, and lives in interior Northern California with her two smart, funny, lovely and lively daughters.

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