Words from the Hedge

“Heartfelt and hands-on … Richard Negus’s day job is preoccupied with twigs, branches and the bending of boughs - but his writing is deeply bound into roots and the soil itself.” – Patrick Laurie, author of Native: Life in a Vanishing Landscape

“Richard Negus is the best kind of history teacher: everyone needs to know how important Britain’s hedges are.” – Rosamund Young, author of The Secret Life of Cows

“This is rare and essential account of working life outdoors. Words from the Hedge does what every book about rural life should do; shows how complex and varied it can be, but above all, how simple it could be if we listened more and understood the view from the fields itself. Richard’s experience, intense curiosity and love of what he does makes this a joyful and illuminating read.” – Rebecca Smith, author of Rural

“Working at the countryside’s coal face, Richard Negus has exceptional skills of observation.” – Jake Fiennes, author of Land Healer

“A beautiful evocation of the quiet drama of hedges.” – Adam Henson, farmer and Countryfile presenter

Richard Negus is a podcaster.