A GOOD READ

Head gardeners are a special breed. Their skills are wideranging and their knowledge encyclopaedic, and yet they remain chronically and unjustly undervalued for the amazing job they do. So it’s a pleasure to delve into what makes them tick in Head Gardeners by Ambra Edwards (Pimpernel Press, £35). Ambra writes beautifully about 14 of the very best in Britain – it makes a long and enjoyable read for winter evenings to come, or a great present for gardening friends.