{"product_id":"wildflowers-of-the-manawatu-and-whanganui-regions-by-arthur-bennett-9780473793340","title":"Wildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui Regions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a wildflower enthusiast and keen amateur botanist, Arthur Bennett aims to capture, and convey to a wider audience, the pleasure that can be had from observing wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmigrating to New Zealand almost 60 years ago, Bennett admits that, although he has put down roots and acclimatised, he will never be regarded as a native. He finds a parallel in the plants that have colonised the nooks and crannies of our urban environment. Some of these plants have been here for hundreds of years, but are often regarded as weeds. The author aims to change this attitude, and encourages the admiration of introduced plants for their resilience and adaptability, as well as an appreciation of their beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of wildflowers in \u003cem\u003eWildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui Regions\u003c\/em\u003e were observed on walks around Palmerston North, in reserves and on the banks of the Manawatu River. A few were observed a little further afield in Ashurst, Bulls or even Foxton Beach. Observing these areas for a full year, the author has revealed the delight of seasonal flowering, particularly from some of our winter-flowering floral immigrants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy all our wildflowers, each in its season, and you will probably enjoy them a little bit more if you know what you are looking at!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47950531231980,"sku":"9780473793340","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/wildflowers-of-the-manawatu-and-whanganui-regions-by-arthur-bennett-9780473793340","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}