Secret Gardeners: Britain's Creatives Reveal Private Sanctuaries 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardcover
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Titles in This Set:
Secret Gardeners: Britain's Creatives Reveal Their Private Sanctuaries
New Small Garden: Contemporary principles, planting and practice
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
Overview:
This elegant two-book collection brings together two complementary visions of gardening in a single, beautifully produced hardcover set. Secret Gardeners invites readers into the intimate worlds of 25 of Britain’s most influential creatives, from celebrated architects and designers to celebrated performers and industry pioneers. Each image offers a quiet, contemplative window into a personal green space, blending photography with intimate captions that reveal the rituals, inspirations, and seasonal rituals behind private sanctuaries. New Small Garden shifts the spotlight to practical design and real-world application, exploring how to make a big impact in surprisingly compact spaces. With clear guidance, 50-plus contemporary gardens, and accessible planting strategies, this book demonstrates that small doesn’t mean limited. Together, the pair offers both aspirational beauty and actionable know-how, making this collection a perfect gift for design lovers, avid gardeners, and anyone who wants a sanctuary of greenery, no matter how small the plot.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This set fuses two powerful angles on greenery: the emotional, near-tableau allure of private gardens and the pragmatic, step-by-step path to creating one’s own flourishing space. Secret Gardeners delivers coffee-table-worthy photography and storytelling that sparks daydreams about garden design and personal retreat; New Small Garden translates those dreams into concrete techniques—plant choices, vertical solutions, clever storage, and space-saving layouts that work in urban and suburban settings alike. The synergy between these books makes it easy to be inspired today and to act tomorrow. It’s a curated duo that appeals to collectors of lush visuals and to hands-on gardeners looking for reliable, field-tested guidance.
Books Included in This Collection:
Secret Gardeners: Britain's Creatives Reveal Their Private Sanctuaries
This title offers a photographic chronicle of private gardens belonging to Britain’s cultural elite. Through intimate portraits and thoughtful captions, it reveals how each creator personalises their outdoor space—a haven for reflection, creativity, and social life. Readers will witness a spectrum of styles—from restrained minimalist courtyards to lush, exuberant plots—each space telling a unique story about taste, memory, and the relationship between artist and garden. The book functions as both source of inspiration and a window into the rituals that sustain creativity, making it ideal for design lovers, photography fans, and anyone who appreciates the joy of a well-tended outdoor room.
New Small Garden: Contemporary principles, planting and practice
This practical, design-forward guide dives into how to maximize small outdoor areas with confidence. It offers a clear framework for planning, planting, and maintaining compact gardens, with emphasis on scale, balance, and seasonality. The handbook showcases more than 50 contemporary gardens, detailing how designers created them and how owners actively use and refine their spaces. Expect accessible, actionable advice on planting schemes, vertical gardening, clever storage, and micro-design tricks that deliver big impact without overwhelming budgets or square footage. A must-have for urban dwellers and aspiring green thumbs alike, it turns small-space gardening into a rewarding, repeatable process.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is tailor-made for design enthusiasts who relish beautiful gardens and compelling photography, as well as practical gardeners seeking clear, implementable guidance for small outdoor spaces. It suits urban dwellers craving ideas for balcony, patio, or courtyard transformations, homeowners looking for clever storage and vertical planting strategies, and gift buyers seeking a stylish, high-impact present for garden clubs, teachers, or design graduates. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a weekend project or a long-term, growing backyard retreat, this set speaks to lovers of artful living and hands-on stewardship of nature.
Key Benefits:
- Inspiration from real, tangible spaces created by influential UK creatives
- Practical, proven guidance for maximizing small gardens with stylish, accessible design
- High-quality hardcover presentation with lush photography for display and gifting
- Dual appeal: aspirational visual storytelling plus actionable garden techniques
- Ideal for urban dwellers seeking efficient, beautiful solutions
About the Authors/Contributors:
Secret Gardeners is a curated project that gathers intimate portraits of private gardens belonging to Britain’s leading artists, designers, actors, and cultural figures. The collection is brought to life by a team of photographers and editors who celebrate the personal rituals and creative energy that plants and spaces can nurture. New Small Garden presents contemporary garden design principles through a practical lens, drawing on current planting strategies, space-saving solutions, and the latest thinking in small-space cultivation. Together, the two books offer a premium, credible pairing for readers who appreciate thoughtful design, expert insight, and a genuine love of gardening in all its forms.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the Secret Gardeners and New Small Garden as a set provides a complete ecosystem for garden lovers: the awe-inspiring, personal stories behind real-world spaces, plus the reliable, hands-on guidance needed to replicate success in one’s own plot. It’s a compelling combination for collectors, gift buyers, and anyone who dreams of transforming even a small outdoor corner into a welcoming, productive, and beautiful retreat. The hardcover format ensures durability and a premium feel, making this set a standout addition to coffee tables, bookshelves, or a cherished gardening library.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
