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Please Grow

Lessons on Thriving for Plants (and People)

Alex Testere

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Random House Inc
14 March 2023
Discover 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.

Discover 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.

Every idea, relationship, or project begins with a seed- A seed of creativity, a flicker of hope, an inkling of motivation. In Please Grow, 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-

Planting a seed is only the beginning.

A flower is a reminder of what is possible when the right circumstances align.

Extending your roots is like building community--both are lifelines.

Compost old ideas and experiences to create fuel for a fresh start.

Nothing lasts forever--and in some cases, that can be a good thing.

With sweet, vibrant art, ecological sidebars, and a sprinkling of practical plant care tips, Please Grow is 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?
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Imprint:   Random House Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 165mm, 
Weight:   567g
ISBN:   9780593578131
ISBN 10:   0593578139
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Alex Testere is a writer, illustrator, and former editor at Saveur. His work has also appeared in New York, Food52, Taste, 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.

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