On why we need the Almanac
The days are shortening and the season is shifting. As we start Book Month, Lia Leendertz tells the story of how and why she had to write a very special Almanac.
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Should you meet your heroes?
Matthew Pottage scans his shelves and realises he has met several of his horticultural heroes. Who lived up to his expectations, who made him laugh, and who was the one author who got away?
Welcome to Book Month
In a world where your phone wants your attention and AI can tell you anything at the touch of a button, we are embracing books. James Alexander-Sinclair welcomes you to the Garden Collective's inaugural Book Month.
Ponds: One is not enough
Tom Stuart-Smith's passion for ponds brought an unexpected discovery. Not swimmer's itch, but the realisation that the least designed part of his garden has turned out to be its most successful.
Excuse me sir, but your garden is leaking
Gardens are leaky things: seeds blow in, vines creep out, and plants escape over walls and fences. Ben Dark takes the train and peers into other people's gardens, celebrating the contributions of serendipity and committed gardeners alike.