"From the author of The Light Over London and the "gripping, moving" (Kelly Rimmer) The Whispers of War comes a poignant and heartwrenching tale of five women in three eras, whose lives are tied together by one very special garden"--

Nicknamed 'the rose among the palms', the thousand-year-old city of Marrakesh is characterised by its pink-coloured rammed earth architecture and its deeply rooted tradition for gardens and green spaces. The majority of historic sites are inextricable from their gardens - or indeed are historic green spaces: the huge royal orchard pleasure-gardens of the Agdal were described by Monty Don as 'of international cultural importance on a par with Versailles...

"Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge that you can use in your own green space. A celebration of the world's most extraordinary green spaces, Gardens of the World will sow the seeds of adventure and inspire your next trip. Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens...

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers discusses the experience of gardening in springtime, from preparing the soil and planting seeds to nurturing new growth. Includes picture glossary and index."--