A Natural History of the Hedgerow

A beautifully presented field guide. -- Robbie Millen Times A true labour of love spiced with a fine dry humour... a rich and spellbinding love letter to the great British hedgerow... [not] just a delightful one-off read, but an invaluable work of reference that will remain on my bookshelves for good. -- Christopher Hart The Sunday Times Fascinating... his book grows on me, like honeysuckle... shows a clean limb and a sense of humour... he does the hedgerow good. Country Life Hugely enjoyable ... such a pleasure to read ... laced with humour and an abundance of first-hand knowledge. BBC Countryfile Engaging... plants are described with tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm that can only come from someone who knows and loves them like old friends... [A] great educational tool - not to say fascinating read. English Garden Wright covers a respectable amount of ground in this hybrid field guide... Often humorous and richly informative, this a perfect book for dipping into. The Lady Praise for The Naming of the Shrew: Who would have thought that a book about Latin names could be quite so compelling! Alan Titchmarsh Brims with verbal curiosities Nature Nature writing at its best: insightful, entertaining and often very funny British Wildlife Weird and wonderful Sunday Telegraph Charming. The Lady The pleasure of Wright's book is the contrast between the rigour required for giving names and the careless minds and mischievous humour of those who devise them. The Times Fascinating and funny. BBC Countrylife Erudite but whimsical ... a book as charming as it is wise. Irish Examiner A great read. Grow Your Own