Elderflora

Winner of the Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History

‘A masterful blend of natural and human history . . . Farmer’s Elderflora aren’t just amazing old organisms, but a backdrop against which human drama, hubris and decency play out.’ – New Scientist

‘Fascinating’ – The Observer

Combining rigorous research with lyrical writing, Elderflora chronicles the complex roles ancient trees have played in the...