This rich and beautiful book takes readers from tropical forests to
deserts, and from alpine mountains to English country gardens as it
tours the most magnificent botanic havens in the world.
There has never been a better time to celebrate botanic gardens. As
centres for research, conservation and education, these expansive
collections are integral to our understanding of the true power of
plants.
But they also hold some of the most beautiful species on earth -
including ferns, trees, cacti, orchids and more - expertly cared for and
presented as a feast for the senses, delighting thousands of
visitors each year.
In a curation of the most inspiring and diverse botanic gardens from
around the world - from Brooklyn and San Francisco, to Colombia and
Brazil; Oxford and Kew, to Cape Town and Mauritius; Norway and Germany,
to Sydney and Thailand - discover surprising diversity, superb
vistas and some of the most intriguing plants you can imagine.
Ambra Edwards introduces the gardens - bringing them to life on the
page - and uncovers their history, collections and scientific
influence. This book will not shy from sometimes uncomfortable truths,
but it is first and foremost a celebration of the wonder that is
contained within the world's greatest botanic gardens.
