Mary Berry: 'My garden is a great solace and a place I love to be'

We know her best as a food writer, chef, and TV presenter. Now the former 'Great British Bake Off' judge has penned a book on her love for her room outside 

As Mary Berry releases her gardening book, she offers insight into her time outdoors. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

Mary Berry may be famed for her great cooking skills, foolproof recipes and mouthwatering bakes, but her passion for gardening comes a close second.

While she claims to be no expert and over the years has taken advice from top plantsmen and women, including Alan Titchmarsh, Jekka McVicar, Bunny Guinness and Sarah Raven, she was also president of the National Garden Scheme for a decade and is an RHS ambassador.