Life in the garden (Penguin Books)

'Rich and unusual, a book to treasure. Few recent gardening books come anywhere close to its style, intelligence and depth. Moves between Lively's own horticultural life and a broad history of gardening' - Observer 'Wonderful.

A manifesto of horticultural delight' - Literary Review 'Beautiful. Perfect for literary garden lovers' - Good Housekeeping 'Exquisite and original' - Daily Telegraph 'Enchanting.

Reading this book is like walking with a wise, humorous guide through a series of garden rooms... And finding that vistas suddenly open out, on to history, fashion, politics, reflections on time and the taming of nature' - Tablet 'A perfect bedside book.