The book and television series... are a superb teaching tool and a remarkable memorial

A great book... it taught me a huge amount about mixing history and science

A clear and careful introduction to an involved subject

A brilliant mixture of medical, metaphorical and philosophical commentary

This tour de force has... sheer gusto and kinetic energy

This amusing and very useful book is a must for any gardener, whether highly knowledgeable or rank amateur.

Refreshingly down-to-earth guide

It is the perfect book for the armchair gardener!

This joyful little book will help debunk some gardening myths, and reveal your garden as it really is.

A gem of a book

An essential gardening book:Ken Thompson's book should be on every gardener's bookshelf. It is a well-written, easy to read publication with a nice touch of humour. Ken Thompson makes gardening science easy without trivialising it - and, throughout, there are useful practical tips. As a professional gardener, I highly recommend this book.

A delightful read: A lovely diversion from the dumbed down style of gardening you see on TV, this small book runs through the science background of gardening without coming over at all too technical.
I was slightly disappointed with the chapter on Latin names, but the rest of the book was just packed with interesting facts and anecdotes.
If you're interested in how your garden works then you'll enjoy and be informed by this book.