Garden history
Of Saints and Sinners and Secret Gardens
The silent desecration of our ancient orchards
Fruit
Garden history
King Solomon's Vines
The swashbuckling gardening style of H. Rider Haggard
Fruit
Lemon Trees and Listening Devices
Discover how Stalin’s unexpected passion for plants became a political power play at the Yalta Conference.
Mythology
How the Quince Kickstarted Ten Years of Conflict
Divine retribution, deceit, abduction, chariots, storms, murder, tragedy, sea monsters, sacrifice and dishonour. All this as well as a fine membrillo.
Fruit
Apple Magic and Autumn Rituals for a Bountiful October
Apples abound in tales of folklore and magic and the renewal of the season to come.
Growing for eating
Juice and Jam - Allotment Fruits of Friendship
There is so much more to be won from an allotment than fruit and vegetables!
Garden history
From the Prado to Pizza Hut: the Pineapple’s Perambulation
The pineapple started life in Europe at the very top of society - sadly it has been all downhill since then.