What We Are Reading Today: ‘British and Irish Wild Flowers and Plants’

Photo/Supplied
Short Url
Updated 18 September 2023
Follow

What We Are Reading Today: ‘British and Irish Wild Flowers and Plants’

Authors: RACHEL HAMILTON, CHRIS GIBSON, AND ROBERT STILL

This innovative photographic guide covers the most common wild flowers and other plants found in Great Britain and Ireland, as defined by the very latest distribution maps.

It is designed so that anyone faced with an unfamiliar wild plant can confidently put a name to the species or recognize that it is a less common plant needing further investigation. The identification process is based on standard botanical features that are straightforwardly described, clearly illustrated and supported by a simple visual key to families.

 


What We Are Reading Today: ‘Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening’ by Shaun Mccoshum

Updated 10 March 2026
Follow

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening’ by Shaun Mccoshum

Native plants are essential for healthy ecosystems that support insects and animals, but vegetation alone does not provide the necessary resources for most creatures or their life cycles.

This book breaks down ecological processes that regulate habitats and explains how to recreate vibrant, gorgeous, natural habitats in your own backyard—ones that attract pollinating insects, birds, and other suburban wildlife while appealing to neighbors and friends.

It focuses on how to rebuild broken processes and covers a wealth of topics.