A new book on this Welsh paradise with Italianate terraces, a dell with a river at its bottom, and the famous laburnum-festooned walk. Copious photos, published for the National Trust.
The gardening book of the season and hugely anticipated - it's also the first overview of TSS's work. Contains twenty-four gardens, four essays and a good supporting text.
In praise of curiosity: the author's investigations began when she found herself living next door to its two-acre remnant. Part biography, part memoir, part history of science, this is as in... read more
Gardens around the world that use sustainable practices - good water conservation, organic soil management, encouraging pollinators, etc - lavishly photographed by Clive Nichols, Marianne Ma... read more
A really useful manual that covers a lot of ground without being overwhelming. Good on planting in shady or exposed sites, training, propagation, preserving petals, etc.