The Botanical City
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British design for durability, comfort and endless outdoor play
Illustrated with the most exquisite 18th-century artworks, The Botanical City reveals the hidden secrets of plants and flowers growing on your doorstep. Discover the wonder of urban weeds and wildflowers, their healing powers and poisons, the ancient wisdom and folklore, and get practical ideas for cooking and craft, plus expert tips on how to grow and harvest them yourself.
Written by Helena Dove and Harry Adès
Hélèna Dove manages the Kitchen Garden at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Cultivating everything from the allotment staples to more unusual edibles, she is a strong believer in using what grows around us to benefit our daily lives.
Harry Adès is the author of An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces and A Field Guide to East London Wildlife, and many other titles besides. His two children are far more talented gardeners than he is, and his cats eat the flowers off his only rose bush.
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United Kingdom
We offer a range of delivery options within the UK to suit your needs:
- Tracked 48 – £3.50 (3–5 business days)
- Tracked 24 (Royal Mail) – £4.50 (1–2 business days)
- Free Shipping (Tracked 48) – Free on orders over £50 (3–5 business days)
- DPD Next Day Delivery – £10.00 (1 business day)
- DPD Next Day Delivery – Saturday – £12.00 (Saturday delivery)
Please note:
- Orders are processed Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed on the next business day.
- Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods.
International shipping
We ship worldwide through our international partner Global-e.
At checkout, you'll be able to select:
- Standard Shipping – 7–10 business days
- Express Shipping – 1–3 business days
All prices shown at checkout include applicable duties and taxes, so there are no unexpected charges upon delivery. You'll also be able to track your order every step of the way.
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Returns & Exchanges Policy
Our Returns & Exchanges policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. For more information, please see our Refund & Exchange Policy.