There are many different ways to grow an alpine

plant and much depends on the habitat and climate of a particular species' natural home. Alpines, from Mountain to Garden gives a refreshing new perspective on these irresistible mountain dwellers by looking at their discovery and introduction into

cultivation, the regions of the world they come from

and how this should be taken into account when

planting them in your garden. Over 300 plants are described and beautifully illustrated.

The most significant alpine floras are covered - North America, South America, Japan, China and the Himalayas, Australia and New Zealand, Europe and

Africa. Each chapter considers what plants grow in each region, from high altitudes in lowland

conditions, to drainage, climate, light levels,

temperature and precipitation. The introductory

chapters include growing, conservation and the

impact of indiscriminate

collecting on many species now on the verge of extinction.