Son of the Secret Gardner

Trevor Millum’s grandfather, George Millum, was the gardener to Frances Hodgson Burnett at Maytham Hall — the very estate that inspired her children’s classic, The Secret Garden. George became the real-life model for the story’s beloved gardener, and his legacy continued through his son, also a gardener, who was born at Maytham and kept meticulous daily diaries of his work. In this absorbing family memoir, those handwritten records are published for the first time — a fascinating blend of literary history, horticulture, and heritage. A must-read for fans of The Secret Garden, The Morville Hours, and The Shepherd’s Life.