Description
Book SynopsisA glorious celebration of some of the finest gardens in a county whose climate makes them especially breathtaking. Alan Titchmarsh
Step inside the
Secret Gardens of Cornwallfor a
private tour of the best horticultural destinations in the county.
Discover
what grows well, when and where to visit, understand the challenges that the owners have faced, and have a
taste of the world-class gardens to be found in this corner of England.
The
20 beautiful gardens included here
celebrate the diversity of gardening in Cornwall – secret coastal woodlands, lush subtropical valleys, traditional country estates and wave-lashed clifftops – through
sumptuous photography, fascinating stories and interviews with their owners.Trade ReviewWhat a beautiful book. I just want to rush off and see all the gardens that I haven’t seen already. * Rick Stein *
Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Tim Smit KBE
Introduction
A note on the Cornish climate
1 Bonython Estate Gardens
2 Burncoose House Gardens
3 Caervallack
4 Chygurno
5 Enys Gardens
6 Falmouth’s Public Gardens
7 Kestle Barton
8 Lamorran House Gardens
9 Minack Theatre Gardens
10 Penjerrick Garden
11 Pentillie Castle and Estate
12 Potager Garden
13 Prideaux Place
14 St Just in Roseland Churchyard
15 St Michael’s Mount Gardens
16 Tate St Ives: Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden
17 Trenarth Gardens
18 Tresillian House and Garden
19 Trevilley
20 Trevince Estate Gardens
Visiting information
Index
Acknowledgments
