Scottish Plants for Scottish Gardens

Scottish Plants for Scottish Gardens

by JillHamilton (Author)

Synopsis

Until now it has been very difficult for Scots to unravel their plant heritage. Owing to the extraordinary geological and climatic variety, Scotland boasts a great diversity of over a thousand indigenous plants, and a multitude of these would make a welcome addition to any Scottish garden.

$30.39

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Mercat Press
Published: 01 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 1873644892
ISBN 13: 9781873644898

Media Reviews
'An excellent publication.' The Scots Magazine 'A book which is long overdue ... intriguing, helpful and utterly compelling.' Magnus Magnusson KBE '...a valuable and illuminating work... beautifully illustrated and exhaustively informative.' The Scotsman 'A very interesting and informative book and every gardener should have a copy.' Highland News
Author Bio
Jill, Duchess of Hamilton came to Britain from Australia in the 1960s as a journalist. In 1994, she founded the charity Flora for Fauna to encourage people to grow garden plants that are needed for the survival of birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife. Dr Franklyn Perring is a renowned botanist and author of numerous books including The Atlas of the British Flora.