Jardin de Curiosité: Splendeurs et Etrangetés du Monde Vegetal. 2026. 224 p. Hardcover.- In French.

How big is the largest leaf ever recorded? Who is known as the ‘Raphael of flowers’? What is xeroscaping? Which country grows the most apples? How do you make a seed bomb? When was the first botanical garden established? Why should we be wary of the fearsome gympie-gympie?

Both entertaining and informative, this magnificent collection celebrates the thousand and one wonders of horticulture and botany. Plant profiles, historical accounts, scientific discoveries, astonishing anecdotes, recipes and practical tips - it answers a multitude of questions and is accompanied by a wealth of visual material combining colourful illustrations, maps and diagrams. From forgotten traditions to renowned landscape architects, from edible plants to the most toxic, *Garden of Curiosities* takes you on a fascinating journey where even garden gnomes have their say. Immerse yourself in a lush world, brimming with knowledge, unusual stories and inspiration for those with green fingers, a curious mind and a love of plants. Each page is to be savoured like a rare fruit. A veritable cabinet of botanical curiosities.