A colorfully illustrated field guide to weeds around the world, and why we should love rather than loathe them
One persons weed is anothers wild beauty. The intolerance of weeds is a mark of how we have turned our backs on nature and urbanized our land and livesIn this enlightening survey, illustrator Paul Farrell reveals the true wonder of weeds and explains the benefits of rewilding ourselves a little.
Pauls brilliant modernist illustration style shows us dandelions, thistles, and feverfew in a whole new light. Each of the 50 weeds featured is accompanied by a quirky history and a summary of its uses in medicine, cooking, arts, and even industry, alongside occasional gardening tipsForaging and growing your own food is becoming increasingly popular and this guide helps us to make the most of the plants that grow without any help at all.
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
128 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
HarperCollins Publishers |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2022-04-07 |
| ISBN |
9781911622635 |
