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This beautiful book focuses on leaving nature to nature and not forcing it to grow how we require it to in regimented lines or patterns. Wild plants grow where they know to grow and ought to grow. A big focus, of course, is on the medium in which they grow. Soil is so crucial. We can grow wonderful lilies in brutal Saskatchewan, for example, yet they do poorly at our Mediterranean home. But in the Mediterranean of course there are many, many fruits and herbs which do spectacularly well in heavy red clay. It's important to learn what our plants need where they grow best and nurture them in situ. The weird covid 2020 season prevented most of us from traveling so my focus was what on grows here and learn more about what had been taken for granted. As a master gardener I should know better!
The section on plant architecture is fascinating as well including plant hardiness and competition. Starting small is crucial, too, as gardening can seem daunting on a large scale. Attracting beneficial insects (repelling harmful ones), birds and animals should also be a consideration. Stunning photographs of many plants are contained in this book such as delphiniums, lilies, columbines, foxglove, coral bells, spurge and coneflowers.
Ecology is becoming more and more important to people and this is discussed wonderfully here. You will find information on preparing to plant and planting including helpful charts as well as what to grow in which location (i.e. hot and sunny, damp and shady). One of my favourite sections is on shrubs as they seem to be less understood (at least in my area). The green garden section is stunning as well. I've been fortunate to visit many gardens internationally and some of the prettiest have been layers of green and wild gardens.
Those who love gardening ecologically or dream of it, do read this book. It is truly inspiring. The photography is breathtaking...hard to believe people live in such beauty! You will learn a lot, too.
My sincere thank you to Quartro Publishing Group - Cool Springs Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this gorgeous book in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated.
The section on plant architecture is fascinating as well including plant hardiness and competition. Starting small is crucial, too, as gardening can seem daunting on a large scale. Attracting beneficial insects (repelling harmful ones), birds and animals should also be a consideration. Stunning photographs of many plants are contained in this book such as delphiniums, lilies, columbines, foxglove, coral bells, spurge and coneflowers.
Ecology is becoming more and more important to people and this is discussed wonderfully here. You will find information on preparing to plant and planting including helpful charts as well as what to grow in which location (i.e. hot and sunny, damp and shady). One of my favourite sections is on shrubs as they seem to be less understood (at least in my area). The green garden section is stunning as well. I've been fortunate to visit many gardens internationally and some of the prettiest have been layers of green and wild gardens.
Those who love gardening ecologically or dream of it, do read this book. It is truly inspiring. The photography is breathtaking...hard to believe people live in such beauty! You will learn a lot, too.
My sincere thank you to Quartro Publishing Group - Cool Springs Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this gorgeous book in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated.