"The inspiring and absolutely gorgeous tale of a small field as it changes from mown grass to a new habitat for plants and wildlife. "
Oh how I loved and connected to this book, which focuses on how we can help renature our surroundings through the story of one small field in Essex. If you too own a patch of earth, from a windowsill box and up, then this book is a must. Dr James Canton knows his stuff, he also knows people who are thoughtfully connected to the land, and experts in rewilding.
He is clear from the start that what he was attempting was not rewilding, which needs to take place over a huge area, that the term of renaturing was much more appropriate. He bought a slice of mown land twenty years ago, and over time has created a haven for our natural world by creating new habitats for plants and wildlife.
I also own a bit of a land, we’ve let our field be for a little too long, and can see how a helping hand is needed to ensure a balance. So I read with an explicit interest in this journey, and yet this an accessible book for all. No matter how small your own patch is, even a box of earth can help renature our land, and it’s desperately needed.
As the tale of this field unfolds, I could feel the positivity, feel how through helping our natural surroundings, moments of joy and connection occurred. It is simply told yet so powerful and thought-provoking, it just had to be a Liz Pick of the Month and a LoveReading Star Book too. Renaturing is an inspiring and pleasurable read, full of love for our natural world. Highly recommended.
Twenty years ago, James Canton moved from London to the English countryside. Behind his farm labourer's cottage was a small field with a 'for sale' sign. At first it was a site for family picnics and cricket matches with friends, but James knew that the two-acre patch of earth held more potential - as a place for nature to return and flourish.
Twenty years ago, James Canton moved from London to the English countryside. Behind his farm labourer's cottage was a small field with a 'for sale' sign.
Renaturing features in the following genres: Book Club Recommendations, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Gardening, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Conservation of the environment, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Ecological science, the Biosphere, The countryside, country life: general interest, Environmental management, Gardening with native plants, The countryside, country life: general interest, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Conservation of the environment, Nature and the natural world: general interest
Paperback, Hardback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
Renaturing was written by James Canton and published by Canongate an imprint of Canongate Books
Renaturing has 256 pages
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.
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