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Common or Garden: Encounters with Britain's 50 Most Successful Wild Plants by Ken Thompson invites readers into the enchanting world of everyday botanicals. This captivating book illuminates the beauty and adaptability of the wild plants that thrive right outside our doors.
In Common or Garden, Thompson, a renowned botanist, writer, and gardening expert, dives deep into the stories behind Britain's fifty most successful wild plants. Rather than focusing on the rare and elusive, he celebrates the extraordinary resilience of these common species.
Discover how plants like the dog rose and Yorkshire fog have earned their names and their place in the British landscape. Each chapter unveils:
Stunningly illustrated by Sarah Abbott, this book not only serves as an informative guide but also an aesthetic pleasure. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone looking to appreciate the green life around them, Common or Garden reminds us that beauty often lies in the most familiar sights.
Join Ken Thompson in his passionate exploration of these remarkable plants and learn how to enhance your garden with their presence. With rich content and engaging storytelling, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the botanical wonders of Britain.
ISBN: | 9781800811447 |
Author: | Ken Thompson |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Profile Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Profile Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 136 x 204 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 25 May, 2023 |
Pagination: | 240 pages, 60 b/w drawings |
Weight: | 486g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’