With over a million visitors a year, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is one of the world's best-loved gardens. As well as having a fascinating history and holding an unchallenged position as the world's leading botanical research institute, it is a paradise for plant-lovers, offering a wealth of inspiration for every gardener. Joanna Jackson shows in her superb photographs every aspect of life through the year in Kew Gardens, while her informative text describes the gardens' history and work. Words and pictures combine to make a magical record.