Diary Of An English Garden

Diary of an English Garden by Paul Bangay is an intimate garden diary from one of Australia’s most respected landscape designers, following his leap into a centuries-old English tradition with fresh eyes and steady hands. Settling into a cottage in the Cotswolds, Bangay chronicles the thoughtful work of making a garden from scratch: reshaping boundaries and axes, laying structure, and balancing hedges with perennials as the seasons test every decision. Along the way, he reflects on the realities of English light, soil and climate compared with Australia, and on what it means to garden in a place where history sits close to the surface. A parallel renovation of the cottage and the slow pleasures of village life add warmth and texture. Perfect for readers who love garden design, English countryside settings, and beautifully illustrated nature writing with practical insight. Bring it home for an inspiring, quietly addictive read that rewards a slow page-turn.