A Passion for Plants: Behind the Scenes at the Royal Horticultural Society

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is a quintessentially British institution that embodies the nation's love for its gardens. The RHS is famous for its stunning gardens at Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall, and Harlow Carr, and its spectacular flower shows like the Chelsea, Hampton Court, and Tatton Park. However, the RHS does much more than just showcase beautiful gardens and flowers. In A Passion for Plants, Carolyn Fry gives readers an unprecedented look behind the scenes at the RHS to explore the significant variety of work undertaken by its dedicated staff and members. The book accompanies a major BBC television series and showcases the RHS's critical role in monitoring the impact of climate change on pests and diseases that attack our plants. The RHS is at the forefront of experimenting with more environmentally friendly practices in its gardens, and it continually seeks to improve the design and planting of existing gardens. Wisley's spectacular new glasshouse is a testament to the RHS's efforts to inspire and delight visitors for years to come. Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking photographs, A Passion for Plants captures the RHS's exotic and colorful world full of passionate individuals and fascinating plants. With this book, readers will gain an appreciation for the RHS's gardening excellence, dedication, and obsession, and they will be inspired to take their love for gardening to the next level.