climate
A Place of Infinite Variety
There are times when one must take stock and – without turning into Pollyanna – remind oneself why it is good to be a gardener in Britain.
Latest
Memory and Meaning in Your Garden, with Stephen Lacey
Sometimes we need to see our garden through the eyes of another before we can make major changes, argues Stephen Lacey.
Books
Confessions of a Gardening Bibliophile
Over the years I've amassed around 6,000 books, but it is a good thing I don't think of them as investments...
Garden history
From 'Surplus' Women to Thriving Gardeners: A Historic Evolution
Changing careers through gardening, how the Women's Land Army led the way for me to become the person I am.
Herbs
What's Your Desert Island Herb?
A joyful dive into the world of herbs, their stories, uses, and magic. One question leads it all: if you could grow only one herb, which one would you choose?
The Art of Rose Pruning (and Other Useful Scams)
Does your garden-ruined face provoke shock and alarm? Never mind, just learn to love your wrinkles as you read this handy guide to rose-pruning, oak worship, shelter belt planting and other winter jobs.
The Siren's Call
In search of the elusive dream.
Sustainability
My Family and Other Critics: When Gardening Gets Messy
Gardens are battlegrounds of tradition and change, where regenerative principles challenge the tidy ideals of the past. This is a story of messy beauty, quiet rebellions, and finding the courage to embrace untamed wonder - even under a critical gaze
Unearth the Unexpected Pleasures of Green Manures
They may not be the most glamorous plants in the garden, but weave green manures into your ornamental or edible garden and it'll uplift your plants, the ecosystem and the soil.
Grasses
Dancing in the Breeze: The Beauty of Ornamental Grasses
Still a grass sceptic? Time to loosen up!
Houseplants
Gesneriads: The Forgotten Houseplants
Underrated and unpronounceable: Gesneriads aren't good at selling themselves to houseplant growers, but I urge you to give them a try.
Biodiversity
Amen to That
Let's move heaven and earth to turn churchyards into biodiversity hotspots.