Rebel Gardeners

Groundbreaking Mavericks and Unsung Pioneers of Gardening and Botany

Rebel Gardeners shares the fascinating and surprising stories of the ground-breaking – and often forgotten – pioneers of the gardening world, both past and present.

Meet the gardeners of past and present whose appreciation for plants defied convention, broke barriers and changed how we understand and protect the natural world.

Rebel Gardeners profiles the horticultural heroes – from ground-breaking botanists who redefined science to everyday gardeners who sparked social change – and how they have reshaped the landscapes we live in. 

Complete with stunning illustrations, the book honours over 30 pioneers from around the world who found strength and purpose in the plant world, even when society offered them none. These trailblazers include historical figures such as Elizabeth Blackwell, Edmond Albius, Thomas Fairchild, George Washington Carver and Masanobu Fukuoka, as well as contemporaries including Darrel Morrison, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Paul Pulford and Jamaica Kincaid.

Inside, you will discover:

• Inspiring biographies of gardeners and botanists who challenged the norms of their time and changed the world.
• Historical and cultural insights into how their discoveries and ideas shaped modern gardening and botany.
• Untold stories of marginalised voices in horticulture whose influences have been overlooked.
• Environmental activism and innovation from individuals who risked their reputations – and sometimes lives – to protect the planet.

At once a celebration of diversity and a call to action, Rebel Gardeners reminds us that tending to the earth is itself an act of rebellion – and that we all have the power to change the world.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
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• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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