The greatest existential crisis we face distilled into the crucible of a tiny piece of paradise. * Chris Packham * Heartfelt and impassioned an invitation to a deeper relationship with the world around us, and proof of what might be achieved if we became true custodians of our nearby nature. * Melissa Harrison, author of All Among the Barley * This beautiful book is both thoughtful meditation and practical guide. Through Kates journey of trial and error and her highs and lows, we learn how every one of us can transform whatever space we have, no matter how small, into an oasis for wildlife and a positive force for the planet. This book is a cure for eco-anxiety and a testament to the power of community. Its an inspiring, empowering call to arms and a comforting companion on the road to a better world. * Isabella Tree, author of Wilding * My favourite read this year. An inspiring, thought-provoking and heartfelt memoir of the authors experience of gardening in a changing climate. -- Louise Curley * Sunday Times * Inside Kates wild garden lies the key to a gentle revolution. This beautiful story recognises the power we have to support our wildlife and climate through the humble act of cherishing our gardens. Each leaf, flower and animal that makes its home within Kates wild sanctuary is a symbol of hope and resilience. This book is empowering, it's joyous... and it's very important. I loved every page! * Megan McCubbin, co-author of Back to Nature * Kate Bradbury shows how a single determined person has the power to change things and how tiny actions combine to make a big difference. She is defending our beautiful planet and its wildlife, one caterpillar at a time. * Pam Ayres, poet * A wonderful vision of a world where every garden is nature-friendly and brims with life. * Dave Goulson, author of Silent Earth * Just the tonic for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis. -- Cleve West * Gardens Illustrated * If you ever doubted that you can help change the world, read this book. Part passionate call to arms, part intimate nature diary, One Garden Against the World shows how the actions we take in our gardens, allotments, balconies or window boxes can both nurture vital habitats and wildlife and offer a source of solace and hope. Lyrical and compelling, Bradbury makes a powerful case that, as the climate and nature emergencies deepen, gardening is not just a personal passion but a political necessity. * Caroline Lucas, Member of Parliament * An uplifting path forward [ Kates] love of the natural world is infectious and will inspire anyone with even a small outside space. * Countryside * Written with Kates signature purpose and passion, this beautiful, inspirational book shows us how we can channel our fears for the future into the here and now, into our gardens, our communities, and our nearby wild. Pulling no punches but bursting with love and hope, One Garden Against the World is a timely call for us to cherish and protect that which we love. * Brigit Strawbridge Howard, author of Dancing with Bees * This book spills joy all the way through. It made me want to do more of the little things that bring me closer to nature. I want to build a pond. I want to look for frogs. I want to continue trying to connect the land with the people. It is a joyful and justifiably accusatory memoir of hope set in an atmosphere where intimacy can often be lost in the sea of overwhelming helplessness. * Jasmine Isa Qureshi, journalist, poet and ecologist * A powerful reminder that individual action can collectively lead to significant environmental impact. -- Elizabeth Nicholls * The Conversation * One Garden Against the World is a brilliantly subversive, deeply humane, angry and passionate book. Kate Bradburys skill is to weave such huge forces with an enviable lightness of touch. * Hugh Warwick, author of Cull of the Wild * This book is wonderful the kind of book that will make you smile, laugh, shake your head and cry, often in quick succession. * BBC Wildlife * Like everything Kate Bradbury does, this book is a heartfelt cry for the wild creatures with whom we are privileged to share our lives. More than anything else, One Garden Against the World shows us what a deeply thoughtful, compassionate and committed conservationist Kate is. * Nick Acheson, author of The Meaning of Geese * Inspiring [ with] ideas we can copy to lure wildlife into our own plots. * Country Living * An empowering reminder that we can all make a difference. Absolutely vital. * Hannah Bourne-Taylor, author of Fledgling * [ Kate Bradbury] is hardwired to the rhythms and balances of the natural world. Her lyrical and intimate diary skilfully balances the seriousness of the issues we face with a best foot forward approach. -- Cleve West * Gardens Illustrated * A catalyst for change, inspiring readers to reconsider what they do with their own green space, no matter how tiny. -- Elizabeth Nicholls * The Conversation * Kates love for, and knowledge of, our natural world is infectious, and this wonderful book inspires its readers to feel the same, and do their bit. -- Ruth Hayes * Amateur Gardening * This book is full of little acts of kindness and hope, and should serve as a reminder that we can all make the world a little bit better, starting in our very own gardens. * Birdwatch Online * Pockmarked with wisdom. * HortWeek * [ Kate Bradbury is] raising her voice, and flying the flag, for the creatures and plants that have no voice of their own, and are in danger of being silenced for good. -- Barney Bardsley * On: Yorkshire Magazine * 'If you ever doubted that you can help change the world, READ THIS BOOK.' * Caroline Lucas *
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