UK gardens cover a total area of 4,000 square kilometres – that’s a quarter of the size of Wales – and comprise an estimated 24-36% of the area of UK cities. Rapid global urbanisation is threatening biodiversity, yet Kate Bradbury’s latest book, One Garden Against the World: In Search of Hope in a Changing Climate, shows how even the smallest garden can play in supporting wildlife – a powerful reminder that individual action can collectively lead to significant environmental impact.
This fascinating book challenges the assumption that conservation can only be effective in rural areas or nature reserves. Small, urban gardens – and indeed small changes to how we garden – can provide vital sanctuaries for wildlife.
