On Wednesday 27th May I'm speaking about my latest book, The Gardens of Wales, at the Guardian Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye. This will be an entertaining look at Welsh history as seen through its gardens. The event is at 2.30pm in the Sony Screen tent. Hope to see you there!

TOURS
'The Oldie' Goes to Norfolk', 14-17 June.
I am accompanying David Wheeler on this tour of a superb, hand-picked selection of gardens in Norfolk. Open to all.
Contact Boxwood on 01341 241717, or mail@boxwood tours.co.uk for details.
'Hortus' Goes to Ireland, 5-9 July
Once again, I am accompanying David Wheeler to a rich selection of gardens in Dublin and Counties Wicklow and Wexford. Open to all.
Contact Boxwood on 01341 241717, or mail@boxwood tours.co.uk for details.
'The Oldie' Goes South, 21-24 September, combines private visits and special openings to a remarkable collection of gardens in Kent and Sussex.