ON Saturday, April 4, Aardvark Books are holding a triple book launch for three new books by nationally known garden authors.

Dr Noel Kingsbury will be launching Trees, a new title in the Hidden Natural Histories series by Timber Press. Noel is the author of over 20 garden books, works as a garden designer , and writes for a number of publications including The Daily Telegraph, Gardens Illustrated and The Garden.

Kim Hurst is the co-founder of the Cottage Herbery, and the author of a number of books on herbs and herb planting. A former Chelsea Gold Medal winner, Kim is now a judge for the Royal Horticultural Society at their shows including the RHS Chelsea Garden Show. Her new book in the Hidden Natural Histories series is on Herbs.

Claire Austin has been involved in horticulture since 1983 when she joined her father David Austin, the founder of the eponymous rose nursery, which now has offices in numerous countries. Claire took over her father’s collection of peonies and irises gathered from around the world, and made it into another major facet of the company. In 1999 Claire set up Claire Austin Hardy Plants, specialising in Irises, Peonies and Perennials based at Sarn in Shropshire. Her new book is Claire Austin’s Book of Perennials

All three authors will be talking about their new book. The talks are free, but please book in advance as places are limited.

As well as the garden activities there will also be live music played by violinist Helen Wilding and guitar player Richard Revert, and free Easter children's craft activities in the Aardvark BookBurrow.

For more information, and to book places for the talks, please call 01547 530744, email ethelaardvark@btconnect.com or visit aardvark-books.com .