Common or Garden, Ken Thompson

Common or Garden, Ken ThompsonNew Hardback We often imagine that rarity is special we seek out the most uncommon wild plants to tick off our lists, while overlooking the extraordinary appeal of the species we encounter day to day. Yet it's these plants the most successful, able to adapt and thrive which are truly fascinating. Botanist, writer and expert gardener Ken Thompson has set out to chart Britain's fifty most abundant wild plants and reveal the secrets of their success. He

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