Great Gardens of London: 30 Masterpieces from Private Plots to Palaces

**Explore the great gardens of one of the world's greatest cities in this beautiful and vibrant new edition.** **London's gardeners are twice blessed:** not only do they live in one of the **world's most vibrant capitals**, it is also **one of the most verdan**t. **Gardens of every imaginable style, shape and size** abound on rooftops, within palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls - on every piece of dry land - even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames. In *Great Gardens of London*, Victoria Summerley, Marianne Majerus and Hugo Rittson Thomas collaborate to unearth the most **fascinating stories** of plants and gardeners inside London's **most exciting plots.** Some of the gardens are **strictly private**, while others are **regularly open to visitors**, but all can now be **savoured and enjoyed** along with those who know them best.