The Illustrated Virago Book Of Women Gardeners

For the past one hundred years, women have written about their gardens, passing on their - sometimes painfully - acquired expertise to future generations of children and adult gardeners.

Their gardens were intended to be enjoyed privately and, on occasion, by the visiting public, among whom the gardening writers could sometimes be numbered in their search for new ideas and inspiration.

Now colour photographs, taken by women, bring to life the gardens and themes described in the book.

Historical photographs are included in this anthology, which is at once a literary delight, a visual pleasure and an inspiring and practical companion.