Plantspeople
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.
Growing for eating
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!
Wellness & wellbeing
Unearthing the Secret to Longevity
Our precious soils are often discarded as dirt, but our health as humans depends on their nurture.
Growing for eating
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!
Through the Garden Gates
My Favourite Garden: The Lost Gardens of Heligan
I worked as a gardener at Heligan 17 years ago and it left a lasting impression. People shape a garden as well as the plants, so this is a tale of the 'lost gardeners' as well as the 'lost gardens'.
Regenerative
Royalty and Regenerative Farming - Groundswell Festival 2025
Regenerative farming is nudging its way into the mainstream, but what does the term actually mean? Come with me to the UK's annual Regenerative Farming Festival 'Groundswell' to find out.
Edibles
Edible Flowers - Not Just a Pretty Face
Edible flowers are not a fancy fad; they form an important part of our culinary history and growing them will bring much joy to your kitchen and garden.
Growing for eating
Garden Symphony: Does a Dose of Music Make Your Plants Grow?
Classical music will boost plant growth is a theory banded around in the gardening world, but is there any truth in it? As my greenhouse is fit to burst with young seedlings in need of attention, I’m keen to know if this is just a myth.