"A clear and comprehensively written account of the history of gardens. The result couldnt be more refreshing. [...] From parks and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental and formal gardens, he provides a concise and easily readable narrative of their evolution. The result, although described as short, is absolutely perfect, providing an overview of garden history that is succinct, comprehensive and readable." - Patrice Todisco, Landscape Notes
  
"A useful overview." - Mary Davies, The Irish Garden
  
"A joy to read" - Suffolk and Norfolk Life
  
"The text is lucid, scholarly and, above all, highly readable. Linking together the famous names in horticulture past and present and offering up a coherent story, this is a book to browse and learn from and I suspect it will become well-thumbed. A short history it may be, but it is thorough and good." - Buckinghamshire Life Magazine
  
"a globe-trotting magical history tour" - Leon Burakowski, Express & Star
  
"Condensed guide to garden history" - Garden (Royal Horticultural Society)
  
"One of the nicest little books I've had in my hands for ages ... it is the overall sweep of the book that impresses" - Gillian Mawrey, Historic Gardens Review
  
"As informative as it is accessible, this compact and expertly researched historical chronicle surprises and delights." - Georgina Chahed, Garden Design Journal