The Grove

In The Grove, award-winning writer and head gardener Ben Dark explores the hidden stories behind twenty common plant species found in a London street's front gardens over a year. Merging horticultural history with personal narrative, the book reveals how these familiar plants—ranging from roses to tulips—embody themes of ambition, hope, and human emotion. Through these everyday landscapes, Dark uncovers the rich, sometimes surprising, dramas woven into our local environments, illustrating why gardens and gardening hold profound significance.