Thomas J. Elpel is a personal hero of mine - I've learnt so much from his resources, both before I began my formal training and then again during my plant identification unit during Tafe. In this episode, I'm so excited to introduce all of you to the work he's best known for, which is identifying plant families using flower patterns. Make sure you check out his links so that you can experience what I've experienced!EPISODE LINKSStart with the Botany In A Day video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1DePlU15z4Go through his Plant Families Gallery on the Wildflowers & Weeds website: http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/Plant_Families/Plant_Families_Index.htmlBuy the Botany In A Day book, as both Ben and I have long before we recorded this episode, as well as his other books: http://www.hopspress.com/Books/Botany_in_a_Day.htmCheck out the Green University: http://www.greenuniversity.com/ Watch another of Tom's videos before committing to attending his Green University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgAGbhdqWIk FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including Identifying Plants With Leaves, Flowers And Beyond, Plant Scientific Names: A Guide To Start Learning, and our 25-part series on native and exotic plant families, subfamilies and genera that are commonly seen in Aussie gardens.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.