About the Author

Rory Dusoir decided to pursue horticulture while studying for a classics degree at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked at Great Dixter as assistant head gardener prior to undertaking the prestigious Kew Diploma. He has written on horticulture for the Daily Telegraph, RHS Garden magazine and Gardens Illustrated, and has also contributed to two books, Plant User Handbook and Roses: A Celebration. He now runs his own garden design practice, Kennedy, Song, Dusoir.