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A Year at Kew
Rupert Smith
BBC Worldwide, 2004
 Accompanying
the BBC Two series, A Year at Kew is a revealing month-by-month
journey through the world's greatest botanical gardens, following
the work of Kew's dedicated horticulturists, visionary scientists,
enthusiastic botanists and talented landscape architects who work
hard to maintain the unrivalled collections and their environments
for future generations. Each chapter looks at what's currently in
flower at Kew and its country estate at Wakehurst Place, including
the famous rhododendron displays and the stunning autumn colour
of the sweet chestnut, one of Kew’s oldest trees. We also
follow the unrivalled Orchid Festival, some of the stars from the
television series and find out how their enthusiasm and skills play
such a vital part in the Gardens’ success.
Beautifully illustrated and with extensive behind-the-scenes access,
this book captures the passion and commitment of all those that
work in the Gardens and offers a unique look at the private life
of Kew during a busy and significant year in its history.
Available from the shops at Kew, other good bookshops, and at www.kewbooks.com
192pp
246 x 189mm
Hard cover with dust jacket
ISBN 0 563 52108 2
£16.99 rrp
See also: 'A Year at Kew'
DVD
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