[ Ссылка ] In this excerpt from the Wheaton Labs’ Permaculture Design Course, Thomas Elpel, the author of "Botany in a Day", recounts his introduction and journey into the world of plants. The video begins with Elpel narrating his childhood experiences with his grandmother in Montana, where they would take daily walks and gather edible and medicinal plants. This rich experience, filled with drying herbs for tea and learning about the properties of various plants, sparked his interest and passion for botany. He describes the process of discovering new plants, consulting botanists for identification, and delving into research to learn about the uses and characteristics of each plant. The seeds of his later quest to write "Botany in a Day" were sown here, inspired by his interest in identifying patterns in plant families.


As Elpel continues his narration, the video shifts into a detailed exploration of specific plant characteristics and features. The speaker dives deep into the structure of seedpods and their shapes, the patterns of vegetative growth, and the differences between leaves and leaflets. Demonstrating with real plant samples, he shows the audience how to identify the family of a plant based on its unique characteristics, such as petals, stamens, leaf arrangements, and the presence of a 'spiral staircase' in some mustards. He also touches on the medical and practical uses of certain plants, such as astringent plants that can be used for treating rashes, cuts, and internal ailments. The video ends with an interaction where he encourages the audience to identify different plants, reinforcing the lessons shared throughout his narration.


Thomas is an author, natural builder, educator, and conservationist. He has authored multiple books: Foraging the Mountain West, Botany in a Day, Shanleya's Quest and numerous others about plant identification, wilderness survival, and sustainable living. He has multiple videos: Building a Slipform Stone House from the Bottom Up, How to Make a Grass Rope, Build Your own Masonry Fireplace - Masonry Heater - Masonry Stove, and many more. Thomas regularly teaches classes on plant identification, primitive skills and natural building. He is founder/director of Green University, LLC in Pony, Montana


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