A Garden In My Life

The story of the development over the last 40 years of the garden at Fanshawe Gate Hall, on the South Pennine borders of the Peak District.

One of the most popular private gardens in Derbyshire, and listed in the "Good Gardens" guide, Fanshawe Gate displays both traditional and modern planting schemes in the 16th century setting of the Old Hall.

‘A Garden in my Life’ published in 2001 contains over 200 beautifully reproduced colour photographs and original illustrations by local artists. The book gives detailed planting schemes and horticultural advice, as well as recipes from the delicious meals which Cynthia Ramsden prepares for visitors.

2000 copies were produced and sold out within the year, generating £8000 for the nominated charities. A copy is available to read in Dronfield Library and at Fanshawe Gate Hall on Garden Open Days.

Published by:
Grafika Ltd
Riverside Studio,
Lumford Mill,
Buxton Road,
Bakewell,
DE45 1GS.
T : 01629 813300

ISBN 0-9541089-0-6

Profits from the sale of this book were donated to Macmillan Cancer Relief and the Oesophageal Patients Association.