The productive gardens are one of the chief glories of the gardens at Heligan. Originally created to make the house they served self-sufficient they have, since their restoration under the guidance of Tim Smit and latterly Tom Petherick, literally become a seed bed of best practice, taking the best of past traditions and modern scientific knowledge. In this book he tells how the garden was run in its Victorian and Edwardian heyday and it is also packed with traditional and cutting-edge advice, hints, tips and secrets on how best to keep flowers, fruit and vegetables in good fettle. Packed with advice, hints, tips and secrets it is a must-have for any gardener.

Author Biography

Tom Petherick is an acclaimed author and broadcaster and led the gardening team that undertook the stunning restoration of the lost gardens of Heligan. He took responsibility for the productive gardens at Heligan 1993-6 before becoming a commercial, organic market gardener and consultant. He was lured back to Heligan to help the horticultural team and is now through his journalism and book writing helping to promote the garden. Melanie Eclare is one of Britain's leading garden photographers. She has photographed four previous books and has contributed illustrated features to all the major home interest magazines. She cooperated with her husband Tom Petherick on HELIGAN: A PORTRAIT OF THE LOST GARDENS. Melanie Eclare is one of Britain's leading garden photographers. She has photographed three previous books and has contributed illustrated features to all the major home interest magazines. She cooperated with her husband Tom Petherick on HELIGAN: A PORTRAIT OF THE LOST GARDENS.