ON OUR DOOR STEP...

Visit… ‘Waltham Place (01628 825517, walthamplace. com). A biodynamic garden designed by Henk Gerritsen that’s all about working with nature.’

Go for a meal at… ‘Stubbings Garden Centre (01628 825454, stubbingsnursery.co.uk). A family-run garden centre with freshly prepared, home-cooked food. Great for breakfast, lunch and coffee, and welcoming to dogs.’

Shop at… ‘The Plant Specialist (01494 866650, theplantspecialist.co.uk). In the pretty village of Great Missenden, this is a wonderful place to find more unusual plants, and there’s a small show garden, too.’