Books
Four decades of published books
Endangered Plants of the Southeast: Stories of Persistence and Hope explores the remarkable lives of some of the region’s rarest plants—and the people working to keep them from disappearing. Through original watercolor paintings and natural history stories, the book looks at plants shaped by fire, flood, and ancient landscapes, as well as the scientists, landowners, volunteers, and conservationists working to ensure their survival. It is ultimately a book not simply about what we stand to lose, but about resilience, ingenuity, and what can happen when people decide a species is worth saving.
Endangered Plants of the Southeast: Stories of Persistence and Hope. UGA Press, spring 2027
The Naturalist’s Book of Wildflowers
In A Naturalist’s Book of Wildflowers, Laura Martin shares her love and knowledge of native plants found throughout the United States. Profiles of 85 wildflowers explore their natural history, environmental importance, traditional uses, and their place in the garden. Filled with the stories and details that make each plant distinctive, the book is an invitation to discover—and perhaps fall in love with—the wildflowers of our country.
Tea, the Drink that Changed the World
Renamed A History of Tea, this book tells the fascinating story of a plant that literally changed the world. From the rise of tea in Asia to its compelling spread to the West, particularly in England, the tale of tea is full of intrigue, war, and love. Beloved by monks and monarchs, tea has impacted governments, religious orders and the general populace wherever it was found. It is a complex and often tragic story of nations who made and lost fortunes all over a cup of tea.
This book is a Parent’s Choice Approved Award winner in which Laura Martin shows you how to easily make charming things from natural materials you find right outside your doorstep or in a nearby park. From bark to seedpods, moss to nutshells, these treasures can be used to make any number of beautiful things. Includes clear step-by-step instructions for adults to use with children from 6 years old and up.
Nature’s Art Box
Fairy Island: A Tour of the Homes of the Little Folk
An absolutely charming little book, fully illustrated with photos of fairy homes, rooms, furniture and clothing – all made from natural materials. This includes houses from the beach, woodlands, farm, garden and Japan. From boots made from peanuts to jackets made from magnolia petals, each detail has been carefully crafted on a 1:12 scale. This is a perfect book of multi-generational oohing and ahhing.
