Dig deep into our gardens and their plants with Gillian, ‘The Muddy Archaeologist’, to discover fantastical tales of myth and legend that add life and colour to your garden plants.

Like other works of art, a garden is a place for contemplation and imagination; in the Roman world, though, every plant had its own story to tell in a garden.

We discover the colourful ancient tales and myths (and names) that add remarkable new dimensions to the plants we enjoy in our gardens today. Prepare to enter a world populated by kings, gods and goddesses, epic heroes and humble mortals, loves lost and images that carried meaning and symbolism for everyday life.

Gillian studied Latin and ancient history before moving on to archaeology. She has broadcast on the BBC and has many publications to her name. Read more on her website http://www.muddyarchaeologist.co.uk.