This book shares the author botanist, writer, and expert gardener Ken Thompson's journey to chart Britain’s fifty most abundant wild plants and unravel the secrets of their remarkable success. He delves into the origins of their common names, from the dog rose to Yorkshire fog, and shares the key traits that have propelled them to flourish across the British Isles. Along the way, he shares his valuable insights on creating a garden that serves as a haven for diverse plant life. Stunningly illustrated by Sarah Abbott, this book is a celebration of the everyday wonder of the plants that we can observe, even before we have lunch, as Thompson passionately exclaims. (This remainder book doesn't contain a sharpie mark but shows signs of shelfwear.)