Where The Wildflowers Grow

Intricate and delicate illustrations that will delight creative and artistic minds Tiptoe through the wildflowers to discover a world of intricate botanical illustrations in Where the Wildflowers Grow, courtesy of the floral master, Adriana Picker. These delicate, organic shapes are beautifully rendered on the page, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature as you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of this popular artistic pastime.

'A meditative, descriptive, easy-to-read book that's perfect for plant lovers.' - Irish Examiner 'A delightful, soothing book, packed with enlightening information about the natural world and the threats it faces.' - Mail on Sunday 'This bicycle Odyssey of Britain and Ireland's wild flora is joyous, inspirational and beautifully observed.' - Peter Marren, author of After They've Gone 'The Wildflowers of Britain have a new champion.' - Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell 'A heart-warming, fascination-inducing read from start to finish.' - Lucy Lapwing 'An extraordinary book... captivating in its joy for the natural world.' - Isabel Hardman 'When was the last time you stopped and noticed a wild plant?' An intriguing and timely exploration of the importance of Britain and Ireland's plant life. Leif Bersweden has always been fascinated by wild plants. From a young age, his afternoons were spent hunting for and cataloguing the plants in his local area. But it is a landscape that is fast disappearing. Climate change, habitat destruction and declining pollinator populations mean that the future for plant life looks bleaker than ever before. Many of us are also unable to identify, or even notice, the plants that grow around us. Now a botanist, Leif decides to go on a mission, to explore the plants that Britain and Ireland have to offer and to meet those who spend time searching for them. Over the course of a year, Leif goes on a journey around the UK and Ireland, highlighting the unique plants that grow there, their history and the threats that face them. His journey takes him from the Cornish coast to the pine forests of Scotland - even to the streets of London, proving that nature can be found in the most unexpected places. Along the way, Leif highlights the joy and positivity that can be found through understanding nature and why it is so desperately important to protect our wildflowers.

A guide to wild flower propagation and cultivation based on ten years of pioneering research at the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

'A meditative, descriptive, easy-to-read book that's perfect for plant lovers.' - Irish Examiner 'A delightful, soothing book, packed with enlightening information about the natural world and the threats it faces.' - Mail on Sunday 'This bicycle Odyssey of Britain and Ireland's wild flora is joyous, inspirational and beautifully observed.' - Peter Marren, author of After They've Gone 'The Wildflowers of Britain have a new champion.' - Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell 'A heart-warming, fascination-inducing read from start to finish.' - Lucy Lapwing 'An extraordinary book... captivating in its joy for the natural world.' - Isabel Hardman 'When was the last time you stopped and noticed a wild plant?' An intriguing and timely exploration of the importance of Britain and Ireland's plant life. Leif Bersweden has always been fascinated by wild plants. From a young age, his afternoons were spent hunting for and cataloguing the plants in his local area. But it is a landscape that is fast disappearing. Climate change, habitat destruction and declining pollinator populations mean that the future for plant life looks bleaker than ever before. Many of us are also unable to identify, or even notice, the plants that grow around us. Now a botanist, Leif decides to go on a mission, to explore the plants that Britain and Ireland have to offer and to meet those who spend time searching for them. Over the course of a year, Leif goes on a journey around the UK and Ireland, highlighting the unique plants that grow there, their history and the threats that face them. His journey takes him from the Cornish coast to the pine forests of Scotland - even to the streets of London, proving that nature can be found in the most unexpected places. Along the way, Leif highlights the joy and positivity that can be found through understanding nature and why it is so desperately important to protect our wildflowers.

Offers information on growing and propagating over 1,000 different species of wildflower, and includes an encyclopedia of plants native to the United States and Canada.

Easily cultivate wildflowers in your own garden ... and have a year-after-year supply of gorgeous flowers at your fingertips. Wildflower farmer and floral designer Miriam Goldberger is here to show you how.--

Faith Lindberg longs to go west on the Oregon Trail until she realizes the love of her life may not be the man of her dreams.

"Still Growing Wildflowers" uses poetry to give voice to past trauma and a path to healing."Beautifully Heartbreaking" This book made my whole day stop. To do list set aside, glass of wine poured, just reading, absorbing, feeling. Alisha's writing is stunning. The raw emotion that she so lovingly pours onto the page is beautifully heartbreaking and terrifyingly relatable. As her poetry meanders through a cycle of hurting and healing, it will bring laughter and tears.Set aside a chunk of time because this is a book you want to pay attention to and digest. -Lacey "Raw, beautiful poetry" This book is lovely, heart wrenching and vulnerable. Highly recommend to have on your shelf as a piece of art. Alisha truly has a way with words and touches your soul. xx -Kea Arakaki "The poems validated my own experiences" I read this book in one day! So beautifully written. Simple and so eloquently done. I related to much of the poetry and it brought tears to my eyes. The poems validated my own experiences. She lets us be privy to a window in time of emotional and verbal abuse that often happens behind closed doors. -Rebecca Bailey "Inspiring and real" I read the whole thing in a day and have read it so many times since then. Definitely a must read for anyone who loves an emotional, authentic poem. -Rian Trigger warning for emotional and sexual abuse as labeled by readers. Second Edition. Original print: https: //amzn.to/3l7k7xk