For more than 35 years, Michael Marriott has visited - and planted - thousands of the leading rose gardens around the world, and is passionate about roses in all their diversity. In addition to his work at David Austin Roses (one of the world's finest rose collections, containing more than 800 varieties), Michael also lectures on roses regularly, and also writes for magazines. In 2021, he revised and updated David Austin's The English Roses (ACC Art Books).