Sissinghurst: The Dream Garden

**Step inside Sissinghurst, the world's most famous garden, and understand the strength of its attraction in this beautiful, once in a generation study.** Since is was bought and transformed by writer **Vita Sackville-West**and diplomat Harold Nicolson in the 1930s, Sissinghurst has captured imaginations with its unique and intricate design. From first sight of the Castle Tower to the magic of the **world-famous White Garden**, this garden of rooms and experiences, memories and emotions is the most evocative of places. Today, it is one the **National Trust's most popular destinations** and, under the lead of head gardener **Troy Scott Smith**, Sissinghurst is influential for its design, its exuberant planting and its effect on visitors as a complete garden experience. Its fascination endures and matures, captivating with its **intimacy, romance and history**. In this definitive book, Tim Richardson explores the power and magic of Sissinghurst, explaining the nuances of its evolution and showing how we can all enjoy it today. With **beautiful photography** from Jason Ingram and a foreword from leading garden designer **Dan Pearson**, this is the must-have book for any garden lover. **Now in paperback.**