The Brother Gardeners
A Generation of Gentlemen Naturalists and the Birth of an Obsession
Andrea Wulf
Follow the story of a group of wealthy, knowledgeable and passionate men who changed the gardening scene in Britain forever. From the American species brought to England to the friendships, rivalries, and squabbles between these men, this is a riveting tale set against the backdrop of an emerging empire and the uncharted world beyond. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of exotic blooms and foliage, as well as the staggering vistas of the Appalachian Mountains, in this captivating tale of how gardening became a national obsession in Britain.