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Superconvergence

How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform our Lives, Work, and World

A bold, inspiring, and multi-disciplinary exploration of cutting-edge human knowledge and capabilities—and how to harness their awesome, but terrifying potential

“McDowell’s delightful Gardening Can Be Murder covers other plant-obsessed detectives, from Agatha Christie’s flower enthusiast, Miss Marple, and Rex Stout’s orchid authority, Nero Wolfe, to Susan Wittig Albert’s herbalist, China Bayles.”—The Wall Street Journal

Author Doug Tallamy interviewed by Smithsonian Online

“Our kids are the future stewards of the planet…We need to introduce kids to the marvels of nature and get them to love it so that they will take care of it.”

King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented Piet Oudolf with the first ever Elizabeth Medal of Honour, which celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing the science, art, and practice of horticulture. To align with the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the medal is limited to a maximum of 70 recipients at any given time.

Ira Wallace has been selected as a 2023 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award winner! The James Beard Foundation’s Leadership Awards recognizes individuals and organizations whose work is helping to create a safer, more healthful, equitable, and sustainable food world.

“This scavenger-hunt travel guide gives families an option for keeping kids engaged during their time in the park and helps to add breadth and depth (and a bit of competition) to their park experience…A fun encouragement to get out in nature.”—Booklist

“This is a beautiful book, rich with ideas from each garden maker…I urge you to read and enjoy it.”—Gardens Illustrated

“Tallamy uses his wonderful gift to communicate facts and science about our most important genus of native flora, the oaks, in a way that anyone could understand and enjoy.” —Upstate Gardeners’ Journal

“Herbalist and expert forager Lisa M. Rose offers guidance on safely identifying, gathering and preparing edible flora that grow wild in most major US cities.”—CNN.com

Authors Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger featured in The Oregonian

“The 264-page guide offers details on how to manage inevitable fire by designing gardens and wildlife habitats as a defensive space with the careful placement of native plants.”