2 for 1 gardens literary legends

Blarney Castle & Gardens, County Cork, have been beguiling visitors since the 15th century. One of the unique draws is the famous Blarney Stone, whose origins are shrouded in mystery and legend, but i

The imagined gardens within the pages of our favourite books can seem as real as the flower beds outside our door. Here, author Sandra Lawrence explores three evocative literary landscapes

Holwood House, Keston, near Sevenoaks, Kent. A Grade I-listed country house, once home to William Pitt the Younger, with a folly and a garden pavilion. It has domed ceilings and retains its original f

This cottage now has a garden to match its charming appearance, thanks to the efforts of its owners

Renowned for its technicolour floral display of azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, Lukesland’s 24 acres of lush woodland garden on the southern edge of Dartmoor ignite with colour once again in autu

My grandmother, Crac, was my first inspiration. She lived in the gatehouse at Lullingstone, where I live now. She taught me not to worry if you lose a few plants but just to keep on going. Every Frida