"Wayside and Woodland Blossoms" by Edward Step is a delightful exploration of the flora found in British landscapes. This book serves as a guide to the wildflowers and plants that can be discovered in the countryside, providing readers with vivid descriptions and illustrations. Step's passion for nature shines through as he details the characteristics, habitats, and blooming seasons of various species. The book is not only informative but also encourages a deeper appreciation for the beaut...

"Animal Life of the British Isles" by Edward Step is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse fauna inhabiting the British Isles. This work delves into the various species found across different habitats, from coastal regions to woodlands and moors. Step's meticulous observations and detailed descriptions provide readers with an insightful understanding of animal behavior, ecology, and the interrelationships within ecosystems. The book serves as both an educational resource and a celebra...

"Wayside and Woodland Trees: A Pocket Guide to the British Sylva" by Edward Step is a comprehensive guide that explores the diverse tree species found throughout Britain. This pocket-sized reference is designed for both amateur naturalists and seasoned botanists, providing detailed descriptions, illustrations, and insights into the characteristics of various trees. Step's work emphasizes the importance of trees in the British landscape, highlighting their ecological significance and the be...

In "Wayside and Woodland Blossoms," Edward Step offers an engaging exploration of British flora, capturing the diverse beauty of wildflowers through exuberant prose and detailed illustrations. The book serves as both a guide and a celebration of the natural world, inviting readers to observe and appreciate the intricate details of plants found in their local fields and woodlands. Step's accessible style combines scientific insight with lyrical descriptions, making botany approachable and i...

It is unnecessary to say much by way of Preface to the present volume, the series of popular handbooks of which it forms part being so widely known to Nature-lovers. The same methods of treatment that were followed in the previous volumes have been pursued here, though the smaller number of species falling within its scope has allowed a fuller consideration of each.With the exception of the birds (dealt with in Mr. Coward's companion volumes), all the terrestrial animals endowed wi...

Example in this ebookApart from the birds and the fishes, the vertebrates or backboned animals of the British Islands constitute a very select group. Within the historical period several former notable members of that company have ceased to be represented in the freedom of nature in this country, and their forms can be studied only in museums and zoological gardens. Although we have to regret the absence from our list of the Beaver and the Wild Boar, the Ure-ox and...

The purpose of this volume is not the addition of one more to the numerous treatises upon sylviculture or forestry, but to afford a straightforward means for the identification of our native trees and larger shrubs for the convenience of the rural rambler and Nature-lover. The list of British arborescent plants is a somewhat meagre one, but all that could be done in a pocket volume by way of supplementing it has been done—by adding some account of those exotics that have long been naturali...

This lovely children's book provides an interesting insight to the anatomy and behaviour of the animals of the British countryside and farmyard. It endeavours to answer questions such as Why are the horns of the deer branched?, Why does the rabbit have a white tail? and Why the Sheep has a woolly coat? Beautifully illustrated throughout with Edwin Noble's black and white and colour illustrations.

The Art and Practise of Bonsai conjures an aura of mystery and wonder that draws many first-time enthusiasts to it.Until the 1990s and the onset of the Internet, bonsai enthusiasts were few and far between. Information was very scarce and only available in a handful books written by Western 'Bonsai Masters' who had worked in isolation for many years. There was a lot of trial and error on the part of both these 'Masters' and enthusiasts.This trial and error period didn't nec...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & BEST GARDENING BOOKS OF 2020 - Sunday Times'Every page a joy' NIGEL SLATER'From a very early age I loved the countryside as much as any garden and was fascinated by the life that I saw all around me from trees, wildflowers, birds, insects and mammals. In a sense this book has been over sixty years in gestation. I have kept notebooks and journals ever since I could w...

It’s a whole new world of houseplants, so make yourself at home in it with this comprehensive guide from expert gardener Barbara Pleasant.If you love the idea of keeping houseplants, but struggle to care for them, you’ll find solace and invaluable advice in The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual. Even experienced houseplant enthusiasts will benefit from Pleasant’s expansive knowledge of indoor gardening, which includes personality profiles, growing needs,...

First published in 1870, The Wild Garden challenged the prevailing garden style of the day and advocated a naturalistic style, in which hardy plants, both native and exotic, are arranged in groupings that mimic wild landscapes. Thanks to Robinson's passionate advocacy, the naturalistic style triumphed, and Robinson's urgent message continues to resonate today. For this newly designed edition, Rick Darke has written an introductory essay that not only underscores Robinson's importa...