The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Join horticulturalist Matthew Fleming as he guides us through the secret world of trees. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, along with some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees reveals the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms. 

Matthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Maryland since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist, he manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens that are displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along the National Mall during the warmer months. Matt received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting.

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