Just an hour out of London, the grandeur of the 95 acres of formalgarden, huge parterres, manor house and incredible iconic views attracts attentionfrom all the must-see period dramas, such as The Crown and Bridgeton which arefilmed there. Find a real understanding of nature's most beautiful expression with A Flower A Day - packed with fascinating science and stories and richly illustrated throughout with photographs and art. From the powerful medicinal elements of the Manuka bush flowers to the exact spot in the Lake District that inspired Wordsworth's 'host of golden daffodils'.

It is believed that a Japanese emperor gave them to a maiden he was in love with, to apologise for neglecting her’. My fiancé is Andrew Luke, head gardener of Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, and after 17 years at Kew, he wasexcited to take on a large historic renovation project of his own. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, this collection is a celebration of flowers and their special place in both the natural world and our culture. This, at first glance, is an observation of flowers – but its more than that – this book talks about their meanings, their history, their names, where they can be found.

Read about the powerful medicinal elements of manuka bush flowers and the inspiration behind William Wordsworth’s “host of golden daffodils. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, this hardcover book is sure to be a treasured addition to your library. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. Botanical facts, historiesand folklores about 366 of some of the most interesting plants, the book makes for alovely present, readers have told me they are enjoying savouring a page a night. Read about the powerful medicinal elements of the Manuka bush flowers and the inspiration behind William Wordsworth’s ‘host of golden daffodils’.

I am very excited to currently be writing another beautiful book about plants forBatsford Publishing. A Flower A Day’is a year long advent calendar for fellow floral addicts, ideal for bedside reading for a snapshot each day.You can find out more from the BBC Countryfile episodewhich includes reports of the restoration project. And Miranda certainly knows her stuff, having studied at Kew and now in her role at Gardener’s World Magazine. The likelihood is that your favourite plant is in here and the chances are that you’ll learn quite a lot through these pages. Andrew oversees a team of 10 gardeners, including three students each year as part ofthe Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme (HBGTP)so do keep an eye outfor jobs if interested, as opportunities do come up! Here are also the cheerful Mexican marigolds bedecking urban graveyards, delicate cherry or s akura blossoming along Japanese avenues, spectacular tropical vines hanging in the Philippine rainforest and flamboyant wildflowers carpeting meadows across Europe, showcasing the amazing variety of the natural world.

This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but also the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric, and historical stories behind them. I’ve spoken to horticulture studentsbefore about the benefits of gardening and writing hybrid work, it can be really usefulto have a bit of both going on, and help you keep well connected with otherhorticulturists and gardens.

We both love livingout here in Bedfordshire, Andrew can get to work for his early start and I can dosome of my writing, magazine feature co-ordinating and podcast work from home –watching our chickens and dog destroy the garden, when there isn’t a lock down oravian ‘cluck down’ anyway. There are so many different ways of doing things, seeing howpeople work in lots of different contexts and spaces can only improve your gardeningknowledge.