<h2><p><b>The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light</b><br></p></h2><p></p><p>“Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―<b>James T. Costa</b>, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of <em>Darwin''s Backyard</em></p><p><b>#1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays</b></p><p><b>In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms.</b></p><p><b>A botanist’s defense.</b> Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, <em>In Defense o