Part ecological narrative and part rebellious call-to-arms, Concrete Botany is a gritty, unapologetic look at human-caused ecological disturbance and the astonishing resilience of plant life. Written by Joey Santore—the creator and host of the popular YouTube channel Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't—this New York Times bestseller explores the Anthropocene, the biosphere as a living machine, unintentional ecosystems, and how humanity's course correction starts with an understanding of plant ecology.

Delivered with a raw, brainy, and humorous perspective, Santore examines how our choices have scraped the planet bare with concrete and invasive species, while reminding us that nature isn't some distant place—it's growing right out of the cracks in our sidewalks, front yards, and junkyards. Highlighting the interconnectedness of human and plant survival, Concrete Botany inspires readers to foster native ecology and biodiversity in their own backyards to help heal the damage left by mankind.

Book Details

• Author: Joey Santore

• Format: Hardback

• Pages: 224 pages