A GOOD READ

There is something romantically enticing about islands, so Island Gardens (White Lion Publishing, £25) is a particular treat. Covering some 7,500 miles, writer Jackie Bennett and photographer Richard Hanson take us from the Hebrides to the Isle of Wight, exploring horticultural havens with wide-open skies, sea views and challenging conditions. Some, such as Tresco, are wellknown, while others, including The Quoy of Houton in Orkney, are undiscovered gems.