A Flower A Day

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    A Flower A Day Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Batsford Ltd
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    Pages: 384 Illustrations and other contents: 365 colour photographs and illustrations Language: English ISBN: 9781849947176 Categories: , , , , , ,

    Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of flowers for every day of the year. Every day of the year a different species of flower bursts into bloom somewhere in the world. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them. Discover the magnificent magnolia, which evolved more than 95 million years ago at the time of dinosaurs, and the specific perfumed rose that covers the land around Grasse in France. Read about the powerful medicinal elements of the Manuka bush flowers and the inspiration behind William Wordsworth’s ‘host of golden daffodils’. Here are also the cheerful Mexican marigolds bedecking urban graveyards, delicate cherry or sakura blossoming along Japanese avenues, spectacular tropical vines hanging in the Philippine rainforest and flamboyant wildflowers carpeting meadows across Europe, showcasing the amazing variety of the natural world. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, this collection is a celebration of flowers and their special place in both the natural world and our culture.

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    ‘This is such a lovely read and full of amazing plant facts for the plant obsessed… Like me!’ Frances Tophill 'An extraordinary beautiful and informative compendium of some of nature's most gorgeous temptresses' Joe Lycett 'I just love the simple discipline of dipping in and learning something new every day' Liz Earle Wellbeing ‘An inspiring collection of 366 flowers’ BBC Wildlife ’Varied and entertaining … the perfect book to dip into daily’ The Chatty Gardener ‘It would make a lovely present for anyone who loves flowers’ Urban Bees Both an enjoyable read and full of interesting facts … Miranda … knows her plants and weaves fascinating stories around them.’ The Middle-Sized Garden ‘Beautiful blooms for every day of the year’ Choice ‘One of the most beautiful botanical books of our time’ Potting Bench ‘Charming’ Naomi Slade, Garden News

    Author Biography

    Miranda Janatka is a botanical horticulturist, trained teacher and writer. She holds both the kew Diploma and a degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and she writes for the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. Passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of nature and botany in particular, she has a strong social media following.