The New Eden

'A nuanced invitation to see the city as a place of wild co-existence and possibility.' OLIVIA LAING'Meticulously researched and elegantly written' VICTORIA BENNETTThe New Eden takes us on a journey into the surprising places where nature thrives.From the streets of London to the stone gardens of Japan, the natural world has a way of making its presence known, even in unlikeliest of spaces. Moving between past and present, JC recounts exhilarating stories of how nature breaks into our lives - from a snake in her garden, to a bird befriending a stranger. On her journey, JC discovers that the garden is a place of healing and one that provides hope in uncertain times.Global in scope and deeply personal in voice, The New Eden is a significant work of nature writing that invites us into new way of experiencing the world around us.PRAISE FOR JC Niala:'Moving and beautiful' - Robert MacFarlane