Gertrude Jekyll books in order
Garden designer, artist, editor
- Lived
- 1843–1932
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Gertrude Jekyll published 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 15 other books, beginning with Wood and Garden (1899). The best-known is Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden (1914).
Updated September 2026
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Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden
Gertrude Jekyll's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Home and Garden (1900)
Old West Surrey (1904)
Children's books in order
Children and Gardens (1908)
Other books in order
Wood and Garden (1899)
Lilies for English Gardens (1901)
Wall and Water Gardens (1901)
Roses for English Gardens (1902)
Some English Gardens (1904)
Flower Decoration in the House (1907)
Colour in the Flower Garden (1908)
Gardens for Small Country Houses (1912)
Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden (1914)
Annuals & Biennials (1916)
Garden Ornament (1918)
Old English Household Life (1925)
The Gardener's Essential Gertrude Jekyll (1964)
A Gardener's Testament (1982)
Lilies (1982)
About Gertrude Jekyll
Gertrude Jekyll was a British horticulturist, garden designer, craftswoman, photographer, writer and artist. She created over 400 gardens in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, and wrote over 1000 articles for magazines such as Country Life and William Robinson's The Garden. Jekyll has been described as "a premier influence in garden design" by British and American gardening enthusiasts.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gertrude Jekyll FAQ
- How many books has Gertrude Jekyll written?
- Gertrude Jekyll published 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 15 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gertrude Jekyll's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden.
- What is Gertrude Jekyll's last book?
- Old West Surrey (1904).
- What is Gertrude Jekyll's most famous book?
- Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden (1914) is Gertrude Jekyll's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gertrude Jekyll's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Gertrude Jekyll are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.