The Secrets Of Great Botanists
And what they teach us about gardening
$32.39
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
2 October 2024
Summary
Botanists have been the trailblazers in discovering how plants work to benefit our species, collecting many of the plant-species we find in our gardens today from all around the world.
This informative and beautiful guide presents the stories and reveals the secrets of 35 of these botanists, plant collectors and gardening pioneers of the past and present. This includes Joseph Banks, Asa Gray and Marianne North, highlighting the qualities that brought them success. Every botanist inclu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923011038 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1923011030 |
| Author: | Matthew Biggs |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 564g |
| Dimensions: | 119mm x 341mm x 213mm |
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Critics Review
“The extraordinary stories compiled by Biggs in this remarkable collection, which celebrates a great deal more than the worthy science of botany. It is a wonderful book to dip in and out of.” – New Zealand Booklovers“Organised chronologically, each botanist is profiled with their life story, specialty, discoveries and secrets, providing inspiration and practical guidance to gardeners of all levels.” – Gardening Australia“It’s both an inspiration and a guide to how we can use [great botanists’] knowledge in our gardens today.” – Better Homes and Gardens Australia
About The Author
Matthew Biggs
Matthew Biggs trained at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He has presented numerous TV gardening programs and is a regular on UK radio. Author of and contributor to several books and magazines, Matthew is also a highly regarded lecturer. He has travelled widely and is fascinated by global gardening.
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