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
The doyenne of English garden designers looks over her own magnificent career - she has designed over 70 (!) gardens world-wide, and counting... Many photographs.
An image comes to mind of the author sipping something white and delicious, flinty, grassy... Mmmmm. A reminder to all gardeners to take the time to enjoy their labours.
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.
A year in the life of the royal garden, lavishly photographed and with contributions by HM's head gardener, Mark Lane. It has a long history - James I & VI's interest in silk production has ... 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 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.