I am a hydrologist, working in countries all over the world, & observing their different cultures, histories, politics etc. As I have a keen interest in gardening I have been watching with fascination the many ways people deal with their gardens, how they make use of their gardens, how important the gardens are to them and not to forget all the fascinating plants. Inspirations from many different places have found their way in our own gardens, sometimes unknowingly creeping in.