We Made a Wildflower Meadwo

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We Made a Wildflower Meadwo Author: Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Green Books
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Pages: 144 Language: English ISBN: 9780857845245 Categories: , , , , , ,

Inspired by the idea of doing something positive for their local environment, Yvette Verner and her husband Mike bought a small field close to their home and created a meadow. Here is the story of that meadow, how they designed it, how they selected and planted the flowers, trees and hedges and how they watched in wonder as it developed. This charming tale will inspire you to create a habitat in your own garden, giving you the satisfaction of maintaining the ecological diversity of your area and protecting the native flora and fauna. The book includes lists of species of flowers, grasses, trees, birds and butterflies as well as tips on meadow crafts and record-keeping

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"This book, full of practical conservation advice, opens the door to the mighty adventure of creating a meadow. It's about being playful, hopeful, and sharing and celebrating the extraordinary things which can happen." * Eden Project, The National Wildflower Centre * "A guidebook rolled up into a love letter... Filled with the rhythms of the meadow and the creatures and plants that find a home there." * Jane Powers, award-winning author of The Living Garden *

Author Biography

Yvette Verner and her husband have loved and cared for half an acre of meadow in East Sussex for many years. She donates half her royalties from this book to Plantlife International, the leading charity dedicated to the conservation of wild plants in their natural habitats.