"Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world"--Provided by the publisher.

Part One. My love for the natural world -- A childhood rooted in nature -- The kingdom of the plants -- Trees -- Forests -- Part Two. Hunting, gathering, and gardening -- The plant hunters -- Botanical gardens -- Seeds -- Orchids -- Gardens and gardening -- Part Three. Uses and abuses of plants -- Plants that can heal -- Plants that can harm -- Plantations -- Food crops -- Genetically modified organisms -- Part Four. The way forward -- The future of agriculture -- Growing our own food -- Saving forests -- Hope for nature -- The will to live -- Gratitude.