Name: Mike Dilger 1000 Shades of Green
Start: 2024-11-08T11:00:00+01:00
Location: The Beacon, Wantage

During the pandemic, in a year marked by confinement and halted travel, Mike Dilger rekindled his passion for botany. At the Wantage Literary Festival, he shares tales of his ambitious mission: to encounter 1,000 distinct wild plant species across the British Isles. From Cornwall to Kent, Breckland to the Scottish Highlands, Mike met resilient reserve wardens and courageous conservationists, all dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s rich botanical heritage. His stories celebrate the beauty and resilience of our green and pleasant land, urging us to protect and cherish our native flora.
One Thousand Shades of Green transcends mere quest status. From the elusive Ghost Orchid to the striking Lady’s Slipper Orchid, the resilient Lundy Cabbage, and the delicate Spiked Speedwell, Mike’s passion for these botanical wonders weaves a book worth treasuring and referencing for years to come. It serves as a poignant reminder to cherish and conserve the beauty and diversity of our native flora.