Plants

Twenty years ago, Dan Pearson was invited to make a garden at the 240-hectare Tokachi Millennium Forest in Hokkaido, Japan. Part of the intention was to entice city dwellers to reconnect with nature and improve land that had been lost to intensive agriculture, and this was achieved along with much more. By tuning into the physical and cultural essence of...

In The Little Wild Library: Nettle, discover how to make the most of this useful plant, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you've found your favourite nettle patch, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure—from edible treats to useful tinctures. Bursting to life in spring and popping...

An evocative and richly illustrated exploration of flowers and how, over the centuries, they have given us so much sustenance, meaning, and pleasure. “From the meaning of carnations in Sex and the City to the use of sunflowers in the cleanup of Chernobyl, from Henry VIII’s ban on saffron dye in Ireland to the modernist reinventions of roses, this is...

Learn all about the most beautiful, hardy and easy-to-grow succulent varieties! The Essential Book of Succulents is the beginning gardener's best friend, covering the 250 succulent and cacti varieties most commonly found at your local nursery or home improvement centre and the ones that are easiest to grow and to keep healthy. For each variety, you'll find detailed care instructions,...

Making a garden that can withstand summer drought without being watered is the dream of many who wish to garden in harmony with the environment. In this classic work on gardening in dry climates, first published in 2008, Olivier Filippi offers practical advice to achieve this goal based on his, and his wife Clara's, experience of working with Mediterranean-region plants...

These stunning posters from Katie Scott's bestselling Arboretum are perfect for pinning on your walls. This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's bestselling Arboretum, created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Featuring beautiful trees from around the world, including majestic redwoods and fragrant apple blossoms, this is a stunning collection of...

This next instalment in the bestselling Welcome to the Museum collection in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is about the incredible life of trees. Trees are some of nature's most majestic and beguiling life forms. Arboretum is a beautifully illustrated celebration of trees from around the world, and sheds light on the vital role they play in every...

Befriend the plants in your neighbourhood. Imagine going for a walk with a knowledgeable friend who points out all the plants you see and the coolest facts about them. This practical field guide is that friend, providing a delightful introduction to 60 of the plants, trees, weeds, and herbs you'll encounter walking around most US cities. Accurate, charming line drawings...

At breakfast tables and bakeries, we take for granted a grain that has made human civilisation possible, a cereal whose humble origins belie its world-shaping power: wheat. Amber Waves tells the story of a group of grass species that first grew in scattered stands in the foothills of the Middle East until our ancestors discovered their value as a source...

From the team behind BBC Radio 4's award-winning nature and comedy series Nature Table Did you know that... A housefly buzzes in the key of F? A cockroach can live for a week without its head, before dying of starvation? Slugs have four noses? So, if you thought that couldn't get slimier, now imagine them with a cold... The fingerprints...

What is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? How many different kinds of tree are there and where do they live? In this beautiful little book, illustrated with rare old engravings and specially commissioned drawings, internationally renowned Finnish tree boffin Professor Olavi Huikari takes us...

For anyone looking for a deeper appreciation of the wonderful world of plants! Gardeners are inherently curious. They make note of a plant label in a botanical garden and then go home to learn more. They pick up fallen blossoms to examine them closer. They spend hours reading plant catalogues. But they are often unable to accurately name or describe...

New Zealand's Native Trees is a landmark book, the kind that is published only once in a generation. It celebrates our unique and magnificent native forests, and describes and generously illustrates more than 320 species, subspecies, and varieties. This edition has been completely brought up-to-date with a significant number of botanical revisions, as many new species have been described or...

What is a perennial plant? What grows in herbaceous borders? Why are fungi not plants? And what would you find growing in a Wardian case? Plant Words is an eclectic collection of 250 botanical terms curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This treasury of horticultural terminology will introduce you to terraria, tulip mania and taxonomy, making you an expert...

An invaluable reference for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike! Beginners will love this book for its pictorial and concise approach to growing, grouping, and caring for succulents and cacti to make them thrive. Experienced succulent enthusiasts will appreciate the sheer variety of plants described here—a detailed field guide to over 700 varieties, from the Echeveria "Fleur Blanc" with its pink-tinged...

A Naturalist's Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identification guide to 267 species of New Zealand's fungi, described at species or genus level; perfect for residents and visitors alike. High quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, identifying characteristics, habitat, possible confusion and edibility or toxicity. The user-friendly introduction...

The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering—and coming in every imaginable shape, colour and size—this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to...

In Understorey, artist and writer Anna Chapman Parker records in prose and stunning original line drawings a year spent looking closely at weeds, our most ubiquitous and accessible plants. In gardens, on verges, or clustered around municipal lampposts, weeds offer a year-round spectacle of wildlife. The benefits to us of being among greenery are well known, but what exactly are...

A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the rich folklore, history, and utility of wild herbs that are readily available across North America. The Complete Folk Herbal is a comprehensive guide to Western folk herbalism designed to help you harness the natural medicinal and healing powers of wild plants. Experienced forager and ethnobotanist Rebecca Beyer offers an in-depth exploration of how...

A beautifully illustrated collection of insights from the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. A perfect book for anyone who wants to forever remember the wisdom of the forest. This gorgeous compendium distills the essence of the beloved bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, and is the perfect pocket-sized gift for holding forester Peter Wohlleben's words dear, and sharing...

Practice radical mycology and learn mushroom lore. Discover the glorious world of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi, as described by Peter McCoy, one of today's foremost experts in the field. Covering the essential information and skills for identifying, cultivating, and celebrating the uniqueness of fungi, this book enables anyone to quickly and easily engage in the art and science of...

An elegant mini edition of Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew's beautiful Arboretum. This stylish mini edition of Arboretum is the perfect gift for nature-lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the galleries—open 365 days a year—and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. From majestic redwoods to ornamental cherry trees,...

The Complete Language of Trees is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 400 types of trees—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference. Along with a stunning visual depiction, each entry provides the tree's scientific and common name, characteristics, and historic and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore. Discover the lore of...

Mushroom Magic explores the fascinating world of fungi, which have existed for millennia, making diving into mycology a potentially overwhelming endeavour. Throughout human history, mushrooms have been valued for food, medicine, and consciousness expansion, shaping both our planet and cultural narratives. They appear everywhere, from fairy tales and health-food shops to episodes of The X-Files. There exists an entire universe...

An exquisite, lovingly crafted meditation on plants, trees, and our place in the natural world, in the tradition of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass and Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. “Sumana Roy has written—grown—a radiant and wondrous book.”—Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot “Beautiful... Roy weaves together science, nature, personal narrative, literature, sociology, and...

From National Book Award-nominee Iliana Regan comes a new memoir, Fieldwork, which explores her life and heritage as a forager. Spanning her ancestry in Eastern Europe, her childhood in rural Indiana, and her new life set in the remote forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Fieldwork delves into how Regan's complex gender identity informs her acclaimed work as a chef and...

A biography of a staple grain we often take for granted, exploring how wheat went from wild grass to a world-shaping crop. At breakfast tables and bakeries, we take for granted a grain that has made human civilisation possible, a cereal whose humble origins belie its world-shaping power: wheat. Amber Waves tells the story of a group of grass species...

In 365 Days of Art in Nature, Lorna Scobie invites the reader to take a closer look at the natural world—whether that’s outside on location, or inside their own home—reminding us all that regardless of whether we live in the city or the countryside, wildlife is just on our doorstep. Observe the slow, constant pace of the nature that surrounds...

An enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to seasonal plants—showing the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today. "[A] charming almanac... Hart-Davies, a writer and botanical illustrator whose watercolours enliven her book, offers a lively combination of folk history and modern science; they overlap in intriguing ways."—Priscilla M. Jensen, Wall Street Journal From sweet violets in spring to rosemary in...

A celebration of beer—its science, its history, and its impact on human culture “Curatorial eminences Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall serve up a potent scientific brew... A marvellous paean to the pint, and to the researchers probing its depths.” — Barbara Kiser, Nature “Forced to choose between this book and a pint of hazy IPA, I would be at a...

Why Can't We Be More Like Trees? by Judith Bluestone Polich reveals how we can learn from the intelligent communities of trees and plants. Shares breakthrough research on how tree and plant communities function, revealing a holistic, interconnected, communal, and sentient new world. Examines the attributes we share with trees and plants and how the behaviours of altruism, cooperation, and...

Australian Nature Fieldguide: Wild Food Plants of Australia is presented in a concise, convenient form to facilitate quick and ready reference in the field. Tim Low has provided a truly reliable guide to our edible flora, making identification easy, thus it is a perfect companion for bushwalkers, naturalists, scientists and, with emphasis on wild food cuisine, gourmets. Low describes more...

Chosen by Waterstones as one of their best Nature Writing Books of 2024, and by The Economist as one of their best books of 2024 'A heartwarming guide to these fascinating giants of nature . . . A book that is full of surprises . . . Highly empathetic and informative' Independent 'A global arboreal odyssey' Guardian 'Marvellous' The Economist...

An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales, and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands, and forests from around the world. From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north to the humid jungles of the southern lands, trees have captured humanity's imagination for millennia. Filled with primal gods and goddesses, dryads, and the fairy tales of old, the forests still beckon...

A beautifully illustrated field guide to the 60 deadliest plants on Earth. This intriguing guide puts a spotlight on Mother Nature's most lethal plants, from those that can harm wild animals to the ones that can kill even humans. Some of these plants may be lurking in your own backyard. This illustrated compendium features full profiles of each plant, including...

WINNER OF THE BEST MIXED MEDIA BOOK AWARD AT THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2024 A gorgeous guide to foraging, pressing and using seaweeds for a wealth of home creative projects. Both aspirational and inspirational, this guide to bringing the outdoors inside is quite unlike anything on the market and will inspire all readers to begin their beach foraging journey. A...

Mushrooms have always had a global fan club. And that fanbase continues to spread – like the windswept spores of the colossal Honey Fungus. Mushroom Miscellany is a love letter to all things mushroom. This charmingly illustrated gift book explores the fantastical world of the mushroom – featuring profiles, fun facts, recipes, and more. Over 80 species of fungi glow...

Chosen by WATERSTONES as one of their BEST NATURE WRITING BOOKS of 2024 Can you tell a tomato from a grape? A patch of grass from a Christmas tree? Then congratulations – you’re a botanist. Self-confessed bad birdwatcher Simon Barnes thought he knew nothing about plants. He didn't have anything against them: trees are interesting because birds perch in them;...

This beautiful hardcover is your guide to year-round foraging across North America. Learn the benefits of edible plants and discover lush habitats across the continent with over 100 plant profiles. Each profile includes invaluable information about the plant's habitats and properties to ensure you can properly identify your bounty. With identification and harvesting tips plus medicinal suggestions, you'll become an...

A poetic and intimate essay collection on the lives of plants and their entanglement with our human worlds. A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A seaweed drifts through an ocean. A tree is planted on a shifting border. A shrub is uprooted from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put...

Elephantine Boabs dot the Kimberley region of Western Australia; cattle rub against giant Bottle Trees and Ironbarks in Queensland, and Strangler Figs with 40-metre girths thrive in our northern rainforests. Snow Gums and Shining Gums eke out their lives on our icy mountaintops, and prehistoric-looking Bunya Pines, which once looked down on the dinosaurs, grow in a few isolated places...

The beauty and power of the world's trees are timeless. Our appreciation of one of the oldest forms of life is particularly relevant in our age of climate concern. Immerse yourself in the world of trees with A Tree A Day—illuminating tree folklore, botany, tree uses, beauty, and history. From the strength of Alder trees (they can become as strong...

This book is not about aspirational living; it's about practical living. It's about looking at the world around you and finding where it's at fault, rather than blaming yourself. It's about dropping the comfortable prisons we create for ourselves to find the real freedom and happiness we deserve. We live in a world that is overfed but malnourished, sunlight deficient,...

A memoir about belonging and motherhood, told through the author's lifelong passion for wild food When Helen Lehndorf moves to the city after a childhood living off the land in rural Taranaki, she can't help but feel different from her peers and professors. She finds solace in long walks foraging weeds and plants along the river, but something inside her...

The Language of Trees is a gorgeously illustrated homage to the hidden wonders of the forest and our indelible connection to trees, filled with prose, poetry, and art from over fifty collaborators, including Ursula K. Le Guin, Robert Macfarlane, Zadie Smith, Radiohead, Elizabeth Kolbert, Amitav Ghosh, Richard Powers, Suzanne Simard, Gaia Vince, Tacita Dean, Plato, and Robin Wall Kimmerer. In...

The Language of Trees is a gorgeously illustrated homage to the hidden wonders of the forest and our indelible connection to trees, filled with prose, poetry, and art from over fifty collaborators, including Ursula K. Le Guin, Robert Macfarlane, Zadie Smith, Radiohead, Elizabeth Kolbert, Amitav Ghosh, Richard Powers, Suzanne Simard, Gaia Vince, Tacita Dean, Kerri ní Dochartaigh & Robin Wall...

A manual for opening the doors of perception and directly engaging the intelligence of the Natural World. Provides exercises to directly perceive and interact with the complex, living, self-organising being that is Gaia. Reveals that every life form on Earth is highly intelligent and communicative. Examines the ecological function of invasive plants, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, psychotropic plants and fungi,...

'A beautiful little book in every way ... Lyrical and eye-catching on the one hand, informative on the other, their work encourages us to look more closely at the nature around us ... A treasure of a book' House & Garden The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles. Illustrator Angie Lewin and author...

From the artist behind Mystic Mondays comes a deluxe deck and guidebook set featuring 56 richly detailed, vibrantly illustrated plant cards and accompanying information on their meanings and their uses in personal growth and healing. Features 56 full-colour Healing Herbology cards: Discover the potential contained within 56 plants, herbs, and flowers corresponding to the four elements, rendered in stunning colours...

A celebration of the unsung hero of the plant world and an immersive journey through the British wetlands. Glowflake, Rocket, Small Skies, Kind Spears, Marilyn... Moss is known as the living carpet, but if you look really closely, it contains an irrepressible light. In Twelve Words for Moss, Elizabeth-Jane Burnett highlights this often forgotten but vital foundation of the plant...

A compact, comprehensive field guide to over 500 tree species from around the world. The clearest, most comprehensive illustrated pocket guide to trees from around the world. Suitable for beginners and established enthusiasts alike, DK Handbook: Trees explains what a tree is, how trees are classified, and how to keep a record of the trees you have seen. DK Handbooks:...

From one man's improbable dedication to a rural oak tree springs a subtle, intimate and moving meditation on humanity and our relationship to the natural world. Oaks are born and die on the same patch of earth. It is that sure-footedness that is so appealing. Ancient oaks hold a powerful sense of the longevity of life. The sense of security,...

For readers of Entangled Life and The Hidden Life of Trees, a fascinating journey into the world of plants and animals, and the ways they communicate with each other. In forests, fields, and even gardens, there is a constant exchange of information going on. Animals and plants must communicate with one another to survive, but they also tell lies, set...

High on the hills of the Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland stands a glasshouse built by orchid expert Bruce Gray. Whether from the cloud forests of South America, the Himalayan Mountains of India, the mangroves of the Philippines, the rocky outcrops of Madagascar or the dense rainforests of New Guinea, tropical species thrive here. Award-winning photographers Stanley and Kaisa...

From the author of The Oak Papers, a beautiful meditation on how to foster a profound and healing spiritual communion with the natural world. For thousands of years, our ancestors held a close connection with the landscapes they lived in. They imbued it with meaning—stone monuments, sacred groves, places of pilgrimage. In our modern world, we have to a large...

A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species. Discover the fascinating stories behind some 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before! Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavour in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look— in a forest,...

A dazzling and wondrous celebration of Banksia Menziesii (Firewood or Menzies' Banksia) by one of Australia's best botanical artists. After many field trips and long observation of the species, Philippa Nikulinsky has created a series of detailed drawings and paintings that record this banksia and its cycle in all their beauty.

With more people moving to the country than ever before, A Place in the Country is essential for those looking to purchase or maintain a rural property in Australia or New Zealand. Whether your goal is food, profit, or enjoyment, this book offers an 'eyes wide open' approach to creating your own beautiful, productive, and sustainable rural landscape. You'll also...

The origin of roses is shrouded in mystery. Fossilised species of roses have been found across the northern hemisphere and are estimated to date back some 35-40 million years. The remarkable beauty, fragrance, and usefulness of the rose have guaranteed its spread right across the globe. Throughout the years, its potent power has come to symbolise many things, but above...

Intriguing and uplifting stories of the world's oldest plants, from the revered botanist and indigenous teacher Robin Wall Kimmerer. Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the...

Perfect - The Independent This beautiful atlas will be the perfect addition to any coffee table - Better Homes & Gardens Introducing 50 of the world's most magnificent trees for travellers and nature lovers to enjoy from the comfort of an armchair or to seek and behold in the wild. Whether taking in the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan or...

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness, yearning and humour' ELIZABETH DAY For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned...

Embracing gardening as a spiritually enriching activity lovingly reconnects us to nature every day—this beautifully illustrated little book reminds us how to do it. Rooting each blossoming thought in deep ecology and conscious living, we unearth the power inherent in mindfully lifting the soil; it lifts our souls as well. Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners sows a series of meditations about...

Floral Tarot: Access the Wisdom of Flowers by Diana McMahon Collis offers a unique botanical tarot experience. This beautifully illustrated deck calls on the language of flowers to explore deeper meanings in your readings. The set includes 78 exquisitely designed cards and an 80-page guidebook. It comes in an attractive gift package featuring a decorative storage box with a hinged...

Discover the fundamentals of fungi with this engaging and easy-to-follow book. Fungi For Dummies gives you an in-depth view of the wide world of mycology. With this science-focused yet clear and readable book, you'll dig deep into the science of the fascinating organisms that help this planet thrive. Learn about fungi classifications and structures, their uses in and beyond medicine,...

For years, dahlias have been dismissed for being garish, gaudy additions to gardens and arrangements, but when you find the right variety, it's hard to think of a better garden plant or more striking cut flower. The next title in Pavilion's series of stylish floral gardening guides celebrates the diversity and return to fashion of the dahlia. Dahlias explores the...

An elegant mini edition of Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew's beautiful Fungarium. This gorgeous mini edition of Fungarium is the perfect gift for nature lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the galleries—open 365 days a year—and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different branch...

When the day becomes the night and the sky becomes the sea, it's time to shuffle these cards together and deal them around the tea table. This standard card deck features the classic four suits, with a beautifully illustrated mushroom on the face of each card. From Ghost Fungus and Magellan's Webcap to Velvet Foot and Death Cap, each card...

Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar presents a beautiful keepsake collection of teachings, reflections, and insights on the plant world and herbal healing, featuring diverse voices from the community of herbal teachers and practitioners. A beloved teacher and leader in the herbal healing world for more than 50 years, Rosemary Gladstar has curated this collection to explore key themes in herbalism, including:...

A collection of 50 fragrant, floral, fruity and herbal cocktail recipes. From anise to yuzu, the natural world provides an astonishing variety of flavours. Created with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Botanical Bar is an eclectic exploration of 50 seasonal ingredients and the cocktails they inspire. Mix your own aromatic blends, including new twists, old favourites, and refreshing non-alcoholic...

A dazzlingly illustrated guide to the plant life of the dinosaur age, from intricate ferns to the most majestic megaflora. The Mesozoic was dominated by a spectacular array of flora, from ferns, conifers, and cycads to ginkgos and flowering plants, as well as some enigmatic species with no modern-day descendants. This wide-ranging illustrated guide provides an unparalleled, in-depth look at...

Sustainable Pacific Northwest-based seaweed harvester Amanda Swinimer describes the ecology, culinary uses, evidence-based health benefits, and climate change-resisting potential of seaweed, sharing highlights from her remarkable life beneath the waves. Related to the most ancient living organisms on earth, seaweeds are incredible and unique life forms, sharing qualities with both plants and animals, as well as fungi. They have been...

Moss and Lichen is a fascinating exploration of mosses and lichens, celebrating the extraordinary biology, beauty, and resilience of these unassuming organisms. Endowed with unique superpowers, from enduring desiccation to thriving in extreme habitats, mosses and lichens defy easy categorisation. Mosses, integral to the plant kingdom, and lichens, a kingdom unto themselves, colonise a great variety of landscapes, from rainforests...

An astonishing number of the plants we call 'weeds' are either edible or medicinal, and have deep and sometimes bizarre connections to human history. But how do you distinguish a tasty sandwich-filler from its dangerous look-alike? Which weeds are among the most nutritious vegetables ever tested? And how do you cook with delicious nettles without fear of being stung? Discover...

A Cultural History of Plants in the Early Modern Era covers the period from 1400 to 1650, a time of discovery and rediscovery, of experiment and innovation. Renaissance learning brought ancient knowledge to modern European consciousness whilst exploration placed all the continents in contact with one another. The dissemination of knowledge was further speeded by the spread of printing. New...

A Cultural History of Plants in the Modern Era covers the period from 1920 to today—a time when population growth, industrialisation, global trade, and consumerism have fundamentally reshaped our relationship with plants. Advances in agriculture, science, and technology have revolutionised the ways we feed ourselves, whilst urbanisation and industrial processing have reduced our direct connection with living plants. At the...

A Cultural History of Plants in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries covers the period from 1650 to 1800, a time of global exploration and the discovery of new species of plants and their potential uses. Trade routes were established which brought Europeans into direct contact with the plants and people of Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Americas. Foreign and exotic...

Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants, and place. 'Uplifting and beautifully written' - SPECTATOR 'Dark and mysterious and beautiful' - FINANCIAL TIMES 'Exceptional' - BBC WILDLIFE Over several seasons, Kassabova spends...

New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck displays her stunning photography of the flowers of Southern France in this beautiful gift book. When acclaimed and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck set out for a one-year getaway in the French countryside, she didn’t expect it to change her life forever. She’s spent several years chronicling her life in Provence...

A visual celebration of one of the few biodiversity hotspots left in the world. There are few other places on earth where flowers are so all-pervasive, so varied and as sumptuous as in south-west Western Australia. It is one of 36 special places in the world, named International Biodiversity Hotspots, where there have been explosions of evolution—veritable cauldrons of species...