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Win an unabridged CD audiobook of "Wicked Plants"

The winner is Darla of More Family and Flowers blog. Congratulations Darla and thanks to everyone who entered!


Who knew that the plant kingdom could be so dangerous? In "Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Atrocities", author Amy Stewart presents an A-Z encyclopedia of over 200 plants that can make you sick, cripple you or even kill you. Many of these plants could be lurking in your backyard although many come from far reaches of the world. Stewart weaves fascinating botanical facts with folklore, mythology, medicine and pop culture. This 4 CD audiobook (4.5 hours) is read by Coleen Marlo who was chosen Audiobook Reader of the Year for 2010 by Publisher's Weekly.


One lucky winner will receive a copy. To enter, leave a comment to this post and include your e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner. The contest is open through midnight Tuesday, August 23.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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Bo said…
I listen to audiobooks all the time in the car...I hope I win...bosbowl at gmail .com
August 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Lisa at Greenbow said…
I think this would be great fun to listen to. Thanks for the opportunity. bowerbird53atsbcglobaldotnet
August 17, 2011 at 3:46 AM
Marjorie said…
What an excellent "read". We listen to audio books when we travel and this would be a big hit. kmstrotheratgmaildotcom
August 17, 2011 at 4:24 AM
Darla said…
Perfect giveaway with school starting back and us parent gardener's spending so much time in the car playing taxi! rusdar at hotmai dot com
August 17, 2011 at 6:46 AM
Rosedale Garden said…
With a half hour drive to work and back each day, I can finish it in a week. marycar@netspeednow.com
August 17, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Hannah said…
How interesting! We just bought a new house with beautiful, but neglected gardens. I've ripped out enough deadly nightshade to wipe out the town!!
August 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Hannah said…
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August 19, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Gail said…
Phillip, This will be a fun listen~
gailtilesatgmaildotcom
August 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM
UpLATEagain said…
Oh, how VERY cool! I wish me lucky and I THANK you! Awesome blog!
-ALTEREDsewFittingly@gmail.com
August 19, 2011 at 8:44 PM
serial tiller said…
Phillip, you give away the most interesting things! Put me in please. This sounds like something I'd really enjoy since I have a "dark side." Moo-ha-ha.
scooterjen@tds.net
August 21, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Cheryl said…
This book has been on my list. Thanks! cherylwbennett@gmail.com
August 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM
C. C. said…
Having bought my first monkshood this year (and maybe last, considering that it died within 6 weeks), I'd love to read this. Thanks for the opportunity to vie for it!

ccwinslow at mindspring dot com.
August 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM
Peggy Hill said…
I often checkout audiobooks from the library. They're great for a long car trip. Please enter me in the drawing.
August 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Darla said…
I answered your email,:)
August 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Plant Library said…
I have been searching for this information since long time your suggestions and tips are really helpful for us..
Thanks for the sharing this all with us..
August 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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