Gardens of Their Own: Iconic Women in the Garden

Discover the gardens that inspired over 50 remarkable women – and the stories rooted within them. Gardens of Their Own explores the deep and personal connections between women and their gardens. From Frida Kahlo’s vibrant courtyard garden in Mexico to Virginia Woolf’s beloved planting schemes at Monk’s House, this book uncovers how tending the land shaped their identities and creative work. Whether cultivating vegetables, studying plants, creating artistic sanctuaries or simply finding peace among flowers, each woman forged a unique relationship with nature. Blending biography, cultural history and horticulture, Gardens of Their Own reveals how these women found inspiration, solace and artistic renewal through gardening and the natural world. Richly illustrated and full of surprising stories, this is an ode to the joy of gardening and a fresh, nourishing way to find new connections with some of the world’s most inspiring women.