The Science of Garden Biodiversity

Name: The Science of Garden Biodiversity
Brand: Gemini Books Group Ltd
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The Living Garden

By: Julian Doberski

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Paperback | 24 September 2024

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144 Pages

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19.8 x 12.9 x 1.27

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$19.99

Available: 24th September 2024

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You step out of the back door into the garden. There may be a few birds flitting around, perhaps butterflies or bumblebees on the wing. But often the garden can seem very still. The plants are growing quietly - to do so they sense and respond to the world around them. However, although the surface of the garden is typically calm and still, if you look beyond the superficial inactivity there is a web of wildlife to explore, to understand and then to encourage more biodiversity.

The Science of Garden Biodiversity: The Living Garden shows how data and the science can help to dispel myths, such as that wildlife gardens are great for wildlife (and other gardens aren't), that a garden fit for wildlife must be 'wild' and that you must grow native plants. It also provides an understanding of how diverse life can be in gardens and how gardens function ecologically. And along the way there are scientific 'signposts' to better wildlife gardening. Julian Doberski explains the role of 'small things' - microrganisms and invertebrates - that are fundamental to garden diversity but are often overlooked when we are thinking about encouraging biodiversity.

Learning more about the ecology of a garden helps us understand and appreciate what makes a garden work and how this may lead to a more thoughtful and constructive approach to gardening and garden design, following the science to make gardens work for biodiversity.

Industry Reviews

"Brings an informed, academic element that will satisfy serious growers and nature lovers."

* English Garden *

"Meticulously referenced with the latest research, this book will appeal to all gardeners who want to please the local wildlife and better know the scientific basis of what they're doing."

-- Ken Thompson, plant ecologist and lecturer * The Garden *
"Community ecology is so important in the garden habitat but the information in the academic literature almost never escapes into the gardening media. Julian Doberski has undertaken several small but important meta-analyses that are very revealing. It's a terrific work, and deserves every accolade it will undoubtedly receive." -- Dr Jolyon Kirby, garden ecologist

"Strongly recommended as a very readable and up to date account at an affordable price."

* Wildlife Gardening Forum newsletter *

"A must-read for forward thinking gardeners."

* Seeball *

"Encourages a more thoughtful, holistic approach to gardening and garden design."

* Gardens Illustrated *

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