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Does just what it says on the tin- a romp through British gardening from the stone- age to today.

About the Author

Jenny Uglow is the author of biographies of Elizabeth Gaskell and William Hogarth (both shortlisted for the Whitbread) and most recently, The Lunar Men, winner of the PEN International Prize for history and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.

Reviews

'Curious and lively scholarship for all unpompous gardeners.', Jane Gardam, The Spectator .'An addictive book', The Economist .'Guaranteed to brighten the dullest winter day', Peter Kemp, The Sunday Times .'Lively', Caroline Donald, The Sunday Times .'Marvellous Fast-paced and packed with illuminating details.', Daily Telegraph .'"informative and entertaining"', Pam Barrett, Sunday Times