From 1946 to 1957, Vita Sackville-West, the poet, bestselling author of All Passion Spent and maker of Sissinghurst, wrote a weekly column in the Observer descr

From 1946 to 1957, Vita Sackville-West, wrote a weekly column in the Observer about her gardening ideas, drawing on her experiments and experiences at Sissinghu

Step inside the world's most famous garden and understand the strength of its attraction in this beautiful and fascinating study. Since is was bought and transf

Describes design, development and maintenance of the garden at Sissinghurst created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicholson, one of the most visited in Brit

“A charming portrait of an ancient and beautiful house in Kent [and] a poignant and amusing portrait of the English class system.” —Simon Winchester From