I love gardening. I love choosing seeds from a catalogue and waiting for them to arrive at my door. But, like Thor, I went along my life not really understanding how seeds worked-- only that if I nurtured them in a certain way, they would (hopefully) grow. Thor tries to unravel the mystery, interviewing a good group of scientists to see what their insights are. The general consensus? There are a lot of different ways that seeds can germinate, and we're still trying to figure out the exact details.

What we do know, though, is that seeds have an integral role in all our lives, and without them, we couldn't survive.
I appreciate how the text's not bogged down with scientific jargon or inaccessible language. This is very much written for the average person who wants some insight into the world of seeds without being overwhelmed. And, if you are familiar with the more intricate side of things, you'll still be entertained by Thor's stories and interviews. I especially appreciate how he brings many women scientists and researchers into the discussion.