Garden Flora: The Natural and Cultural History of the Plants In Your Garden

By: Noel Kingsbury

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Synopsis: “A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants.” —Shelf Awareness The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and plant lover.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 368 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781604697735
Related ISBNs:: 9781604695656
Publisher:: Timber Press, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 07/10/22
Copyrighted By:: Noel Kingsbury
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Science, Home and Garden, Outdoors and Nature, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.