Essay
The Unacknowledged Alan: A British Horticultural Hero You Should Know
We already have one great Alan who has stolen our horticultural hearts, but I am proposing there is another one, little known, whose legacy deserves to be celebrated.
Anna Greenland
I'm an organic vegetable grower, gardener and writer. For over 15 years I've grown produce for chefs like Raymond Blanc and Jamie Oliver. I am now bringing my own Suffolk small-holding to life.
Edibles
Cucurbits and Pieces
April is the month to sow my desert island plant - winter squash. It may not be a seasonal vegetable to discuss in spring, but you'll thank me later. Us kitchen gardeners must think ahead!
Essay
Unearthing the Secret to Longevity
Our precious soils are often discarded as dirt, but our health as humans depends on their nurture.
Essay
My Salad Days with Raymond Blanc OBE
The perfect salad is a work of art. Here I share some beautiful leaves to pick in winter. Plus what happens when you fail a fiery Frenchman!
Autobiography
Gardening with mini dictators
Are children simply another pest to deal with in the garden? A question I ask myself regularly as flowers are beheaded and a tyrannical toddler soaks me with the hose. Here are some tips to survive, and dare I say, enjoy gardening with kids!