Common or garden

£14.99

It’s often imagined that rarity is special. We seek out uncommon plants or birds to tick them off our lists, but most of us overlook the extraordinary splendour of the species we encounter daily in the natural world. It’s these species – the most successful plants – that are truly interesting. In this book, Ken Thompson sets out to chart Britain’s fifty-two most common wild plants and to explain the secrets of their success.

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We often imagine that rarity is special – we seek out the most uncommon wild plants to tick off our lists, while overlooking the extraordinary appeal of the species we encounter day-to-day. Yet it’s these plants -the most successful, able to adapt and thrive – which are truly fascinating.Botanist, writer and expert gardener Ken Thompson has set out to chart Britain’s fifty most abundant wild plants and reveal the secrets of their success. He explores the roots of their common names, from the dog rose to Yorkshire fog, and explains the key traits that have led them to flourish across Britain. And, along the way, he shares his tricks for making your garden a haven for green life.Stunningly illustrated by Sarah Abbott, Common or Garden is a celebration of the everyday wonder of the plants that you can see, as Thompson enthuses, ‘before you even have lunch’

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Weight 0.74 kg
Dimensions 20.1 × 13613.5 × 2.5 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

256

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

580.941 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K