Why the Rocky Mountains are a treasure trove for English gardeners
Hunting the blue columbine in Colorado is a thrill – with or without the bears
Hunting the blue columbine in Colorado is a thrill – with or without the bears
The garden might be quiet at the moment, but there’s plenty you can get growing inside the house until the weather warms up
For those gardening in cold temperatures, protecting these beautiful and often expensive plants is a must
Start hyacinths off by the first week of October at the latest to ensure cheery flowers over the holiday season
Water may be rationed due to drought, but making smart choices and exemptions to the rules can look after the birds, insects and mammals
With temperatures predicted to climb again and hosepipe bans on the way, protecting your greenery can seem like a tough task
Hunting the blue columbine in Colorado is a thrill – with or without the bears
From drought-friendly plants to dungarees, we round up the hot topics set to take over the gardening world this year
From sowing radishes to picking out the perfect potatoes, January is far from quiet in the garden
The garden might be quiet at the moment, but there’s plenty you can get growing inside the house until the weather warms up
For those gardening in cold temperatures, protecting these beautiful and often expensive plants is a must
Such is the quality of this traditional British crop that it has protected status – but rhubarb is easy to grow at home
Watch out for first frosts, be alert to your garden’s microclimates, know how to deal with ‘rain shadows’ – and be prepared for surprises
Here are the best pressure washers for cleaning power and usability, recommended by experts and tried and tested in driveway and garden
From recliners to folding picnic chairs and light backpacking models, ‘Wander Woman’ Phoebe Smith picks the best camping chairs of 2023
Here is my pick of plants that will put on a colourful show to rival that of the mostly graceful – though at times, slightly quirky – acer
Leave it to a scientist to sort out the gardening myths from information you can use
I met the late Queen several times over the years – and on each occasion even the weather showed its respects
Paul Williams, head gardener at East Court, shares the tricks of his trade
A peek inside 18th-century poet Alexander Pope’s grotto – and how it compares with the modern-day ‘shoffice’
It's time to have a got at slow propagation techniques
Plus an expert guide for tackling an acanthus with mildew and restraining a passionflower
Plus: goodbye to yellowing spring bulb leaves and a very hungry caterpillar on verbascums (mullein)
Plus: how to turn an old playhouse into a useful potting shed, and a rescue plan for leggy geraniums
Watch out for first frosts, be alert to your garden’s microclimates, know how to deal with ‘rain shadows’ – and be prepared for surprises
Make your home into a feast for the senses with seasonal greenery – and yes, that includes sprouts
From DIY greenhouses to growing your own veg and sourcing mulch for free
Fill your home with fragrant festive foliage – with a little help from innovative floral designer Katie Isitt
Daffodils flower early, come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, smell gorgeous and flower for weeks
Complete a few necessary jobs and the spring will be that much more enjoyable
Watch out for first frosts, be alert to your garden’s microclimates, know how to deal with ‘rain shadows’ – and be prepared for surprises
Your greenery will not only survive, but thrive, during the winter months as long as you care for them right – here are my dos and don'ts
It's time to have a got at slow propagation techniques
Fill your home with fragrant festive foliage – with a little help from innovative floral designer Katie Isitt