Trees. Life -affirming journey through forests, gardens and parks

For the first time in Russian, a unique guide to the world of trees is moderate latitudes, which has become a bestseller among gardeners and plant lovers in many countries. Hugh Johnson, known not only as a wine expert, but also as a gardener and forester - his merits were noted by Queen Elizabeth II herself, with his inherent talent tells about all kinds of coniferous and deciduous trees, about the history of their discovery and about his own experience acquired for Years of work in the forests and denders of France and Great Britain. Majestic meta -usakers and ancient ginkgo, spectacular magnolias and infinitely diverse flowering trees from the pink family ... more than 600 species of trees are illustrated by hundreds of photographs, paintings and engravings. This imaginary dendrarium is complemented by numerous maps and schemes, a guide to the choice of trees, a miniature dictionary of Latin botanical names, a table of annual cycles, tips for planting, care and pruning ... This book is just as significant for plant lovers as “wine. Atlas of the world ”for connoisseurs of wine.
A great gift for everyone who admires the diversity of our nature