Garden history
King Solomon's Vines
The swashbuckling gardening style of H. Rider Haggard
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Garden history
Difficult Garden History
The haunting ruins in a forgotten corner of one of Paris's most famous parks whisper of a dark past, but they are not unique.
Garden history
The Pollination Game: Leaving Loved Ones Behind
Have you ever thought about the natural pollinators and the plants that co-evolved over millions of years? How do the plants fare once they have been collected and relocated around the world?
Garden design
Enjoy the Seasons – While We Still Have Them
Climate change is seriously impacting the different seasons and the role of seasonality in the garden. So how can your garden help to heighten the essence of spring, summer, autumn and winter?
Autobiography
Garden Chic: Why Your Garden Wardrobe Matters More Than You Think
Garden Chic isn't about looking fancy while deadheading – it's finding joy in dressing for a space you love. From my grandmother's influence to my garden lipstick, I'm making the case: your plants make an effort – why shouldn't you?
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!
Growing for eating
Know Your Onions
A tour of the wonderful world of the perennial Alliums, and why you should embrace them for easy cultivation and culinary delight.
Growing for eating
How to Grow Just About Anything
Gardening can easily become overcomplicated. It's time to cut through the noise, embrace the basics, and harness nature’s want to grow
Growing for eating
I Can Clearly See You're Nuts
Wyatt Earp, Elizabeth Taylor, pendulous males, Thomas Jefferson and why the harvest is sometimes the least important thing you get from gardening
Inspirational gardens
Dixter Daze: How I Got My Hands on One of the World's Greatest Gardens
Becoming a volunteer gardener at Great Dixter has taught me so much more than practical horticulture
Garden history
Sepia Sleuthery
It's said a picture is worth a thousand words. If only we knew what they were...
Plant profiles
Discover the Wonderland of Wisteria: A Gardener's Guide
Yes I know everyone knows what a Wisteria is, but let me tell you about my love affair with them. I promise you'll learn something new!