Elogio de las vagabundas 17

Giant hogweed, evening primrose, fennel, ragweed… Carried by the wind, displaced by animals, or under the soles of our shoes, these wandering species have boldly and vibrantly conquered our forests and moorlands. They are called “weeds,” “pests,” or “invasive species,” and too often, they are forbidden entry into our gardens. Many insist on declaring them enemies, but do they truly pose a danger? French botanist and landscape designer Gilles Clément praises these species with exotic names and original behaviors that thrive happily in his “moving garden.” In this beautiful plea, he describes the origins and history of a varied selection and helps us understand how human action is largely responsible for their wanderings. A magnificent defense of planetary hybridization written with the wisdom of a gardener and the poetry of a writer.