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50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden
Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Dazzling, diverse, durable – discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments. With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever. Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations, Parched explores the...
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As global temperatures rise, there is a risk drought will become more frequent across the globe. This book is a collection of over 50 beautiful, fascinating and – most importantly – drought-proof species from around the world.
As global temperatures rise, there is a risk drought will become more frequent across the globe. This book is a collection of over 50 beautiful, fascinating and – most importantly – drought-proof species from around the world.
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Dazzling, diverse, durable – discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments. With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever.
Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations, Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From poppies and palms to cypress and cyclamen, this stunning book showcases the incredible species that have become a mainstay of dry gardens around the world.
Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781802797251
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 554g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Philip Clayton (Author)
Philip Clayton is a freelance garden writer and editor, and one of the UK's most knowledgeable horticulturists, having previously worked with the RHS for two decades, latterly as Deputy Editor of The Garden magazine. He has written hundreds of articles for a broad range of publications with expertise in garden plants, gardens (great and small) and nurseries. Phil's knowledge is substantial, borne from personal endeavour and an appetite to grow a diverse selection of plants, currently in his small walled garden in Peterborough, one of the UK's driest cities. His most recent book, A Plant for Every Day of the Year, was published by Dorling Kindersley in October 2022.Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Author) THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organisation, holding an unrivalled position for its outstanding collections of plants and fungi, artefacts and art, world-class Herbarium as well as its expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development. From its beginnings as a small physic garden in 1759 it has grown to become a top international visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew's 132 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens and iconic glasshouses make it one of the world's best-loved gardens, a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration to all.Also by Philip Clayton
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