Plants from the Edge of the World New Explorations in the Far East

摘要

Plants from the Edge of the World begins on October 13, 1987 with the most violent and destructive storm to be seen in England for over 250 years. The effects of the storm on Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place, Kew's country garden, were extensive. Kew lost 800 mature trees and the estimate at Wakehurst Place was over fifteen thousand trees. Champion trees, scientifically unique trees, and other historically important trees were among the losses. These trees had been nurtured by generations of horticulturists and enjoyed by millions of visitors.