All I knew about bees (for way too long) was that they made honey (I like honey, so naturally I am a friend of the bees) and they pollinate - which is very important for the planet. This book taught me tons and was fun to read. Five stars - highly recommend.

I never paid much attention to the other types of bees until recently. Stumbled onto this book by accident in the UK. It really brought to light the importance of native bees in an entertaining way.

I’m overdue for a reread on this one. I can’t tell you much about it other than I distinctly remember enjoying reading it hahah.

Fantastic book to get you going if you have a bit of land and want to try your hand at farming. Inspirational what you can do with just a little land if you manage it properly.

If you are at all interested in mushrooms, you have to read this book. Mind blowing how intertwined Fungi is with our world.

Another amazing book on Fungi. Also a documentary with the same title that has incredible footage of the growth and behaviors Fungi exhibit.

Haven’t finished this one yet so I can’t speak for the entire book yet. So far it has helped break down the scientific reasons plants do things or look a certain way into understandable bits. Really enjoying this one.

Spotted these books on my visit to Kew Gardens (aka heaven). Amazing illustrations with some simple explanations and descriptions of interesting parts of the natural world.