"A glorious celebration of some of the finest gardens in a county whose climate makes them
especially breathtaking." – Alan Titchmarsh "What a beautiful book. I just want to rush
off and see all the gardens." – Rick Stein Step inside twenty of Cornwall’s most magical
private gardens. Secret Gardens of Cornwall reveals the horticultural heart of a county
shaped by ocean light early springs hidden valleys and dramatic clifftops. Introduced
by Sir Tim Smit KBE cöfounder of the award¿winning Eden Project this book explores each
garden through the perceptive writing of Tim Hubbard —who has lived and gardened in Cornwall
for over forty years—and the atmospheric photography of Jo and Rob Whitworth . Together they
reveal the individuality of every garden and the distinctive challenges and rewards of
cultivating plants at the edge of the Atlantic. Featured gardens include: Bonython Estate
Gardens —structured colour and South African influences on the Lizard Peninsula. Caervallack
—an artist’s garden of sculptural cob walls and imaginative planting. Chygurno —vertiginous
clifftop terraces with sweeping views over Lamorna Cove. Lamorran House Gardens —a
Mediterranean¿inspired sanctuary overlooking Falmouth Bay. Minack Theatre Gardens
—extraordinary coastal planting surrounding a world¿famous open¿air theatre. Penjerrick Garden
—exuberant subtropical woodland with tree ferns gunneras and rare exotics. Whether you are
seeking inspiration planning visits or simply savoring the beauty of Cornwall’s landscapes
this book is an essential companion for garden lovers drawn to the magic and diversity of the
county. Explore even more magnificent gardens with other books in the series: S ecret
Gardens of the Cotswolds Secret Gardens of Somerset and Secret Gardens of East Anglia.
