The Orchid Hunter by Leif Bersweden
In the summer after leaving school, a young botanist sets out to fulfill a childhood dream--to find every species of orchid native to the British Isles. He has just a few months to complete his quest, which no one has ever done before within one growing season, and it will require ingenuity, stamina and a large dose of luck. As he battles the vagaries of the British climate, feverishly chasing each emerging bloom, Leif Bersweden takes the reader on a remarkable botanical journey. This study of the 52 native species is a fantastic gateway into the compendious world of orchids, and one that will open your eyes to the rare hidden delights to be found on our doorstep. Includes an essential guide to finding all 52 British orchids.
Delightfully nerdy* Gardens Illustrated *
Vivid and entertaining. * Daily Mail *
Sets the bar high for originality. * Spectator *
What kind of granny are you? Traditional Gran? Sporty Gran? Or more Rock n Roll? The portraits in this book will make you laugh out loud. * Mumsnet *
Vivid and entertaining. * Daily Mail *
Sets the bar high for originality. * Spectator *
What kind of granny are you? Traditional Gran? Sporty Gran? Or more Rock n Roll? The portraits in this book will make you laugh out loud. * Mumsnet *
Leif Bersweden graduated with a degree in Biology from Oxford and is currently a PhD student at Kew Gardens. He has loved orchids longer than he can remember. He is also the author of Winter Trees: A Photographic Guide to Common Trees and Shrubs, published by the Field Studies Council in 2013
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780723525 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780723520 |
| Title | The Orchid Hunter |
| Author | Leif Bersweden |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2018-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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