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Wild Edens

Hardback

Main Details

Title Wild Edens
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris Gardner
By (author) Toby Musgrave
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 292,Width 246
Category/GenreGardening
Gardens (descriptions, history etc)
Garden design and planning
Plants
Flowers
Growing fruit and vegetables
Herbs
Shrubs and trees
Specialized gardening methods
Organic gardening
ISBN/Barcode 9781914239250
ClassificationsDewey:635.9
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint Kyle Books
Publication Date 15 September 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Times Best Gardening Books of 2022 Ornamental plants are the cornerstone of our gardens and we are spoiled for choice with literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select. But we take them absolutely for granted, not for a moment realising that every plant has a fascinating tale to tell. Wild Edens sets the record straight. With global coverage, each of the nine richly illustrated chapters explores a plant biodiversity hotspot. The reader is transported on a visually stunning and fascinating voyage of discovery which reveals our garden favourites - as well as some species that should be more widely cultivated - in their natural habitats, from daffodils from Andalusia and tulips from the Tien Shan, to monkey puzzles from Chile and rhododendrons from the Himalayas, lilies from Japan and proteas from South Africa. Because the authors have been to the hotspots, each chapter opens with their personal reflections on the landscape and spirit of place, and closes with their selection of prime locations. In between, the informative yet approachable text tells of the plants' 'forgotten stories'. Of the landscapes which are their home, the adventures of how and when they were discovered and by whom, the reasons why they were collected, their impact on garden fashions and trends, etc. Wild Edens brings another dimension of interest and understanding to plants and gardens, as well as being a premium armchair traveller's guide to the natural world of garden plants.

Author Biography

Chris Gardner (Author) Chris Gardner is a horticulturist, botanist and photographer who organises and leads specialist botanical tours worldwide. He is the author and photographer of 2 illustrated botanical field guides. Toby Musgrave (Author) Dr Toby Musgrave FSA FLS is a plants and gardens historian, independent scholar and consultant. He is the author or co-author of 18 books.