Evergreen: The Botanical Life of a Plant Punk

by Tim Entwisle

In this wildly rich memoir, a director at some of the world's finest botanic gardens - Sydney, Kew and Melbourne - suggests such places are a cure for the world's ills.

Tim Entwisle believes these sanctuaries can address the key threats of our time, such as climate change and plant extinction, while simultaneously serving up gorgeous landscapes and offering a balm to the weary human spirit.

Evergreen reveals the noisy soundtrack to Tim Entwisle's life, why he prefers nature found kerbside rather than in the wild, and how he comes to have an alga (seaweed) named after him. Above all, it's an ode to the powerful mix of nature, science and culture.

*Ebook available through all major etailers*

Genres: Memoir

353 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2022

Reviews

[Sheridan Blunt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Odd. A life (and a book) with no significant women in it, other than his Mum, his wife, and Clover Moore (and that was a disagreement). It seems like Tim only needs to draw on men for life directions.

[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always interesting to see how people ended up where they did, and this is a good example of how to develop and use a media profile to further a science career. He has had a fascinating work life, although it seems he didn't enjoy his Kew days so much. I found the structure a bit all-over-the-place, but somewhat inevitable in recounting a life.

[Rosemary · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting format for a book under topics as we move through his amazing life. What fun he had University, his moving into botany, and work in Botanic gardens. The world needs more like this man.

[Amanda Witt · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy read, of Tim's life story, career in different places and gardens and the issues faced in each one