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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Saskia Kemsley

Best books about gardens to read in 2024

The art of gardening has existed for as long as human beings have been able to cultivate the earth.

From ancient Mesopotamian civilisations to the groundskeepers of royal households throughout history, gardens simultaneously represent the power to provide sustenance and the awe-inspiring power of the natural world. Taming and controlling nature reflect a fascinating ability to be at one with the forces that allow our planet to exist.

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