For Riley and Isabelle Forbes from Aunt Pam P.H. Acknowledgments I feel so lucky to be working with Carolyn whose beautiful illustrations brighten every page Thank you also to my editor Kathleen Keenan who makes everything come together so smoothly P.H. Big thanks to Karen Powers the designer who was full of direction and guidance throughout the project Also working with Kathleen Keenan my editor was seamless and a happy experience Thanks also to my husband Derek for creating a beautiful studio in Belize for me to paint and a tropical garden oasis full of inspiration C.G.
Contents Plants Are All Around Plants Up Close A Plant's Life Looking at Flowers Plants in Spring Plants in Summer Plants in Fall Plants in Winter Growing Zones Plant Habitats Beginner Plant Watching More Strange Plants Endangered Plants Grow Microgreens Glossary Index
Plants Are All Around Do you have plants in a garden or on your balcony What about flowers growing in pots on your windowsill or arranged in a vase of water When you go for a walk do you see all kinds of plants If you said yes to any of these questions then plants are already part of your life There are about 3800 native flowering plant species in Canada and almost 17 ooo in the United States Learn how to identify different plants here No matter where you live you'll find many different plants Woodlands fields prairies mountains wetlands and shorelines are all homes to a variety of wildflowers and grasses You'll find plants growing in crowded cities along fences and even through sidewalk cracks Wherever they grow plants provide food for people and animals offer shelter to wildlife help keep soil from being washed away and release oxygen that people and animals need to breathe Take a look at the different plants throughout these pages and discover more about the plants you see and depend on every day
Plants use sunlight to make food in a process called photosynthesis Find out how this works here Look here and here to see how plants use their flowers to make seeds Plant species that are in danger of dying out are called endangered species Look here to find out what you can do to protect plants in your community Did you know that some plants eat insects Look here to learn more
