Winner of the People’s Book Prize for Non-Fiction

Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing

Finalist in the Garden Media Guild Awards

In this heartfelt and inspiring follow-up to The Bumblebee Flies Anyway, award-winning nature writer and gardener Kate Bradbury opens the garden gate to her latest green haven, a small urban plot bursting with life and brimming with hope.

One Garden Against the World is more than a memoir about creating a wildlife-friendly garden; it's a personal story of resilience, ecological awareness, and the healing power of nurturing nature at your own back door. From red mason bees nesting in nooks to frogs and toads colonising her tiny pond, Kate’s Brighton garden becomes a refuge for both wildlife and the human spirit.

As bats dance across summer skies and dragonflies skim the water’s edge, Kate shares the joys and everyday wonders of gardening for biodiversity, while grappling honestly with climate change anxiety and the emotional toll of environmental loss. With her trademark warmth and sharp observation, she also reflects on her mother's recovery journey and life with her rescue dog, Tosca.

Perfect for readers seeking books about rewilding your garden, climate-conscious gardening practices, or personal narratives on coping with eco-anxiety, One Garden Against the World is a powerful reminder that even the smallest spaces can be a force for change.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply eco-curious, this book is a hopeful call to action, proof that one person, one garden, really can make a world of difference.