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‘A British Flora’ introduces all Britain’s flowers and plants – of field, hedgerow and garden, both rare and common. Each one is listed by family and then with their Latin, common and also various regional names – with a discussion of their magical, mythical, culinary religious and medicinal properties and literary and historical connections. Scattered throughout the book are medieval woodcuts, rhymes, proverbs and potions.
Explore the wondrous world of fungi, mushrooms, and mycelium in this captivating visual survey
What does it mean to truly see the natural world? ‘The Nature of Seeing’ is a celebration of the art and practice of paying close attention. Whether it is the sight of moonlight across a bedroom floor, or an owl as it hunts, or waxcap fungi that erupt across the fields overnight – Mark Cocker encourages us to reclaim our innate gift for wonder and to see the living world in all its infinite detail and mystery. Through a series of diary entries describing his encounters with the natural world, he interrogates how we see and how it affects us at the most profound levels. In precise and lyrical prose, he shows us that seeing is a creative act that can both transform us and change the world we share. Revelatory and profound, ‘The Nature of Seeing’ is the culmination of a lifetime’s love affair with the simple act of looking and all that it reveals.
A stunning picture book for Christmas, written in Julia Donaldson's perfect, heartfelt rhyme. Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! With gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations, this beautiful, moving story brims with festivity and hope.
This illustrated volume offers an alphabetical journey through the diverse and fascinating kingdom of flora. Curated with scientific insight and artistic elegance, each entry reveals the hidden wonders of plants and flowers – from Aquilegia canadensis, or wild columbine, to Zingiber officinale (ginger root). A perfect gift for nature lovers, design enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this book celebrates the beauty and complexity of the botanical world in a format as collectible as it is enlightening.
Drawn to Nature is Caroline Quentin’s celebration of the natural world, offering stories and inspiration to help you stay connected to nature, wherever you live.
This beautifully crafted book is a year-round treasury, offering 365 pages brimming with fascinating facts, captivating stories and hands-on activities – all celebrating the magic of the forest. Each month includes a poem, along with inspiring prompts for drawing and journaling, designed to spark creativity while fostering a deeper connection to nature. With every page, you’ll uncover something new – whether it’s learning about woodland creatures, exploring the wonders of birdlife or discovering practical tips for sustainability and conservation. The book also highlights key environmental dates throughout the year, such as Earth Day and World Wildlife Day, making it the perfect guide to celebrate nature’s milestones. Ideal for adults, children and the entire family, this book offers something special to explore every day, providing a meaningful and enriching way for all ages to connect with the natural world throughout the year.
The essential gardening companion to 2027: RHS The Garden Almanac is the must-have seasonal guide written by RHS experts.
100-PIECE PUZZLE — Step into a magical forest with Mudpuppy’s Woodland World 100-Piece Puzzle, where curious critters and cozy cabins await. Designed especially for young nature lovers, this puzzle features a variety of woodland animals, each labeled for easy identification and learning. The large, easy-to-handle pieces are perfect for children ages 5 and up. Piece by piece, kids will discover the wonders of the forest and the friendly creatures who call it home. PERFECT FOR GIFTING — With sturdy pieces and vibrant artwork, the Woodland World 100-Piece Puzzle is a long-lasting and engaging gift. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a quiet weekend morning, this puzzle invites kids to explore, imagine, and learn. A thoughtful choice for birthdays, holidays, or any child who delights in animals, nature, and screen-free play. EDUCATIONAL — Each animal in the scene is labeled, offering an interactive learning exp
Spring, summer, autumn, winter: the natural world tells the same familiar story year in, year out. But how well do we really understand the seasons? The sun, moon, stars, plants, fungi, animals, water and weather all reflect seasonal changes back to us. We all notice the flowers of spring, the longer days of summer and the colours of autumn. But there’s so much more. Spring is the time of meteor showers, unique cloud shapes and secret woodland sounds. Summer is a time of sky shadows, strange silences and one-off colours. Autumn is laced with curious animal behaviour and warm water phenomena. And in winter we expect ice – but can we read the clues it holds? ‘The Hidden Seasons’ will inspire readers to go outdoors to see these signs for themselves, gifting them so many rich insights into our turning year. The seasons will never look the same again!
Cherry blossom, hinoki, ezo spruce. Persimmon, maple, cypress. The trees of Japan are wondrous emblems of beauty that cast a spell on those who venture to its unique landscape. As a child, Aya Koda realized they were more than mere objects of beauty. Gifted a sapling by her father, she discovered that we depend on trees as much as they do on us. Markers of time passing, they clear the air and regenerate our earth – while we are responsible to care for their future. Following her travels around Japan, as she witnesses landslides, lumber and forests of falling ash, Tree is a beautiful series of essays that contemplate the most distinctive and eternal features of our natural world. A modern classic translated for the first time, Koda’s voice echoes down the generations, to remind us that trees hold a mirror to what we cherish on Earth, and what we choose to leave behind.
A luxurious A5 notebook featuring Katie Scott’s stunning illustrations from the bestselling Botanicum, created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.With a foiled paperback cover, lay-flat binding and 160 pages of creamy lined notepaper with gilded edges, this beautiful notebook makes the perfect gift for nature lovers, writers, diarists and students.
Discover the extraordinary in every day with Nature’s Almanac, by renowned wildlife and biodiversity gardener Susie White.
“In Botanical Time is an exploration of the fascinating botanical and cultural uses of twenty-five of the world’s longest-lived plants. The book will focus on how and why these plants have adapted and evolved and what we can learn from them today in our ever more extreme conditions. In Botanical Time will also focus on the science behind how and why organisms have evolved to live that long at all, the sustainability benefits of being able to do so, and, from these investigations, larger lessons about the rapidity with which humans have caused and are still causing species to adapt to be able to survive in increasingly human-invaded habitats and conditions. The book will also draw meaningful parallels to the ways humans have long recognized these plant species’ worth, looking to them as symbols of strength or endurance, that will resonate with a general popular science and gardening readership”– Provided by. publisher.
