This work describes, region by region, all the essential places of interest to gardeners that are regularly open to the public. It covers not only pleasure gardens but also botanic gardens, arboreta, nurseries, demonstration gardens and outlets for garden ornaments. In this guide every kind of garden is included from small collections of specialist plants to landscape and woodland gardens. Arranged alphabetically, each entry carries the personal recommendation of the author, and details include the address, precise directions, telephone number and opening times.