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RHS horti curious

£19.99

This wonderfully diverse collection of facts, figures and foliage is a celebration of plants, gardens and gardening. All things horticultural can be found here, from the phantasmagorical to the practical and everything in between.

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‘A brilliant book that in one easy read has turned me into an ‘expert’ on just about every aspect of plants and gardening’ Joe Swift

What is xeriscaping? How do you make a seed bomb? Why should you avoid the gympie-gympie tree? When was the first botanical garden created? What type of tulip was once as expensive as a house?

Delve into the lush world of Horti Curious, where you will find the answers to of all of these questions, along with hundreds of other entertaining and enlightening facts. Written by gardener and columnist for The Times, Ann Treneman, with the expert advice of the RHS, every page is a verdant oasis brimming with knowledge and inspiration for gardeners and plant lovers.

From forgotten folklore to famous gardeners, and from incredible edibles to poisonous plants, this compendium of curiosities celebrates the diverse wonders of horticulture and botany.

Beautifully illustrated with botanical diagrams and graphics, this miscellany will inform and delight gardeners and plant lovers. A ‘pick and mix’ of horticultural knowledge, it ranges from local to global, filled with maps, historical biographies, scientific explorations, plant profiles, fun and unbelievable facts, recipes and tips.

Additional information

Weight 0.732 kg
Dimensions 23.2 × 17.6 × 2.4 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

224

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

635.02 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K