This book introduces the flowers and trees that grow in Scotland. Find out, season by season, how to identify common Scottish plants, their habitats, uses, folklore and history. Find out about Scottish plant collectors -- intrepid explorers who had many exciting adventures plant hunting in the far-flung corners of the world. Many of the common plants growing in Scottish gardens today were introduced by them.

 

This book is part of a book series called Scottie Series .

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by NMSE - Publishing Ltd .

Fhiona Galloway has been a freelance illustrator for many years and has enjoyed illustrating for a wide base of clients, including many children's publishers, which she loves. She lives in the west of Scotland with her husband, daughter and giant schnauzer and when she's not working, likes to spend time walking, watching films and reading.

This book has the following chapters: Where to find plants in Scotland; flowering plants; spring in Scotland; what to look for in spring; nature crafts in spring; summer in Scotland; what to look for in summer - hills and moorlands; what to look for in summer - roadside and seashores; nature crafts in summer; plant-hunting game; Scottish plant hunters - 1; Scottish plant hunters - 2; autumn in Scotland; what to look for in autumn; nature crafts in autumn; winter in Scotland; what to look for in winter; nature crafts in winter; ferns, mosses and lichens; places to visit.