Amsterdam Gardens Canal District

A selection of these wonderful gardens with coach houses and gardens houses is open all year.

A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don.

'Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same process.'

If you are new to gardening, it can seem daunting - with Latin names, various soil types and seasonal requirements, it feels like a lot to learn. But with Monty Don's new book as a guide you will discover...

Garden art in its most beautiful splendour