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How to be a Bad Botanist | Simon Barnes

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Can you tell a tomato from a grape? Lawn from an oak tree? Then congratulations - you are a botanist. Self-confessed bad birdwatcher Simon Barnes thought he knew nothing about plants. He didn't object to them: trees are interesting, because birds perch in them; plants are useful as they create habitats and birds live in habitats. But while admiring the tenacity of some sea kale and yellow-horned poppy to thrive on an inhospitable shingle beach, he was struck by a truth - it all begins with plants. In this funny and inspiring book, Simon Barnes tells the story of a lifelong relationship with plants, and the realisation of the fact. Taking us from thinking ourselves ignorant about plants, to gently starting to observe seasons, patterns and places, Barnes guides us on a journey to better observing the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Both a primer on how to appreciate the plants around us and an exploration on how they make our external and interior worlds, How to be a Bad Botanist opens our eyes to the wonders around us. Plants are everywhere, in every part of your life, and you know more than you think.

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How to be a Bad Botanist | Simon Barnes

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Fascinating book! He says at the end, "If there is hope for wild nature, it's in our love for it." What's the opposite of a gatekeeper? Someone who says, "Off we go, then: be sure to pick up a flask of tea and a magnifying glass on the way out."? That's what this book feels like. He's keen to demonstrate that you're not nearly as bad a botanist as you probably think: once that hurdle has been cleared there's a whole world of wonder to explore.

sarahbarnes Sounds lovely. 😊 4mo

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