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by Tim Hubbard (Author), Jo And Rob Whitworth (Photographer)
"A glorious celebration of some of the finest gardens in a county whose climate makes them especially breathtaking." - Alan Titchmarsh
"What a beautiful book. I just want to rush off and see all the gardens." - Rick Stein Step inside twenty of Cornwall's most magical private gardens. Secret Gardens of Cornwall reveals the horticultural heart of a county shaped by ocean light, early springs, hidden valleys, and dramatic clifftops. Introduced by Sir Tim Smit KBE, co-founder of the award-winningEden Project, this book explores each garden through the perceptive writing of Tim Hubbard--who has lived and gardened in Cornwall for over forty years--and the atmospheric photography of Jo and Rob Whitworth. Together, they reveal the individuality of every garden and the distinctive challenges and rewards of cultivating plants at the edge of the Atlantic. Featured gardens include:- Bonython Estate Gardens--structured colour and South African influences on the Lizard Peninsula.
- Caervallack--an artist's garden of sculptural cob walls and imaginative planting.
- Chygurno--vertiginous clifftop terraces with sweeping views over Lamorna Cove.
- Lamorran House Gardens--a Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary overlooking Falmouth Bay.
- Minack Theatre Gardens--extraordinary coastal planting surrounding a world-famous open-air theatre.
- Penjerrick Garden--exuberant subtropical woodland with tree ferns, gunneras, and rare exotics.
Whether you are seeking inspiration, planning visits, or simply savoring the beauty of Cornwall's landscapes, this book is an essential companion for garden lovers drawn to the magic and diversity of the county.
Author Biography
Tim Hubbard is a former award-winning BBC presenter and journalist who has lived and gardened in Cornwall for over forty years. He now interviews at Literary Festivals around the country, guides private garden tours and also writes books as well as for newspapers and magazines including BBC Countryfile and RHS's The Garden. With his architect husband Nick Purchase, Tim is creating a new clifftop garden facing the Atlantic Ocean and is quickly learning to love any plant which can survive salt water spray and storm force winds!
