Four gardens to explore in De Beauvoir, a leafy enclave of Victorian villas near to Islington and Dalston. The area boasts some of Hackneys keenest gardeners and a thriving garden club. 10 Ufton Grove is a modern garden with a sunken pond, sculpture, mirrors and dramatic but easy-to-maintain planting. 72 Mortimer Road is a secluded romantic garden with colourful and wildflower planting. 100 Downham Road features giant echiums, two green roofs and a pond with a miniature Giverny-style bridge. 64 Lawford Road is a small cottage style garden with old fashioned roses, espaliered apples and scented plants.