{"product_id":"please-grow-lessons-on-thriving-for-plants-and-people-hardcover","title":"Please Grow: Lessons on Thriving for Plants (and People) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Testere\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the life lessons plants can teach you--from the importance of putting down roots to leaning on others for support and nourishment--in this charming, illustrated guide to personal growth.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery idea, relationship, or project begins with a seed: A seed of creativity, a flicker of hope, an inkling of motivation. In \u003ci\u003ePlease Grow\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrator Alex Testere takes us on a journey through the life of a well-tended plant or garden--from nourishing a seed to propagating, protecting, pruning, and beyond--relating the lessons we can learn from the natural world to our everyday lives, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlanting a seed is only the beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA flower is a reminder of what is possible when the right circumstances align.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExtending your roots is like building community--both are lifelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompost old ideas and experiences to create fuel for a fresh start.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNothing lasts forever--and in some cases, that can be a good thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith sweet, vibrant art, ecological sidebars, and a sprinkling of practical plant care tips, \u003ci\u003ePlease Grow \u003c\/i\u003eis a gentle reminder of life's cyclical, ever-blossoming nature. We all have the power to plant our own seeds and harvest our own blooms. So, what are you waiting for?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Testere\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, illustrator, and former editor at \u003ci\u003eSaveur. \u003c\/i\u003eHis work has also appeared in \u003ci\u003eNew York, Food52, Taste, \u003c\/i\u003e and others. When he's not drawing or writing, he's probably trying out a new recipe or tending to his ever-growing menagerie of plants. He currently lives with his partner in Woodstock, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 8.58 x 6.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757379289376,"sku":"9780593578131","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7670d25ebd584d7f1b98a4d28c559f55.webp?v=1780100858","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/please-grow-lessons-on-thriving-for-plants-and-people-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}