A Short History of Flowers - Advolly Richmond

Unravel the extraordinary histories of 60 flowers that shape our gardens. Have you ever wondered where your favourite garden flowers came from? Where their names derived? Or why some cultivars go in and out of favor? Every flower has a story and in A Short History of Flowers, Advolly Richmond guides you through the most intriguing, surprising, and enriching ones. For example, you’ll find stories of: The 18th‑century woman who disguised herself as a man to collect bougainvillea on a global... Zobrazit více