Written by Victoria Summerley and photographed by Hugo Rittson-Thomas, this is a book that celebrates the joy of gardening, the importance of private space and the stories that grow behind the garden walls.
The updated edition includes four new gardens, including those of Prue Leith, Dominic West and Catherine FitzGerald and Jeremy Clarkson. Returning names include Julian Fellowes, Cath Kidston, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Irons. Each chapter reveals what gardening means to its owner, how their space reflects their personality, and why these green sanctuaries matter so deeply.
Former executive editor of The Independent, Victoria Summerley is an author and journalist who specialises in writing about gardens and gardening. Hugo Rittson-Thomas is a British photographer, best known for high-profile photographic portraiture, including portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Dalai Lama.
The Secret Gardeners (Quarto Publishing PLC) will be released on the 25th of September, 2025.
