{"product_id":"wildflowers-of-the-boundary-waters-hiking-through-the-seasons","title":"Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters: Hiking Through the Seasons","description":"\"An intriguing mix of history  botanical information  and sheer beauty. Hemstads arrangementflowers through the seasonsis a useful one for hikers  campers  and all who love the Boundary Waters.\" Susan Davis Price author of Growing Home: Stories of Ethnic Gardening  Travelers in the Boundary Waters area find much to draw the eye  not least of which is a profusion of wildflowers at every turn. For the unstudied hiker  what better way to meet these plants than with a friend to guide your vision and your understanding?  Betty Vos Hemstad  a summer resident of the Gunflint Trail  is just the woman for the job. Her unique collection of stunning  full-color photographs  taken over a twenty-year span  offers views of 120 regional flowers shown throughout their life cycles  from bud to flower to seedpod. Some views take you into the heart of the plant  revealing beauty in patterns and textures not seen with the naked eye. Hemstads practical and personable descriptions spotlight each plants features and offer tidbits about common names  historic uses  and favorite locations.  This beautiful guide is organized by season and then by color  making it the perfect companion for a walk in the woods  whether on the trail or far from it. And when youve learned all Hemstad has to teach  she offers a Wildflower Challengetwenty \"neighbors\" photographed in one season or another for you to identify and capture with your own camera.  Come for a walk in the woods. Youll be surprised at what treasures you find.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44920504713269,"sku":"ByrdShop_0873516478","price":91.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_0873516478.jpg?v=1768561371","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/wildflowers-of-the-boundary-waters-hiking-through-the-seasons","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}