The riotous colours on the trees around us are one of the highlights of the year — but why do leaves change colour in Autuumn? Mark Griffiths explains.
'Let's hope it is the first of many' says Mark Griffith of The Garden Museum's latest coup.
We delve into the Country Life archive to revisit Mark Griffiths's tips on deadheading — and in particular being careful about what you take and what you leave.
Mark Griffiths takes a look at the remarkable Cycas panzhihuaensis, a Chinese cycad with an astonishing story to tell.
This unique habitat, millennia in the making, provides a home for numerous rare flora and fauna and is, at last, being recognised for its many benefits, says Mark Griffiths.
Mark Griffiths takes a look at Britain's sand dunes, our most dynamic landscape, and one to be treasured and protected.
Mark Griffiths takes a look at the famed irises of Japan, and how their influence has been felt to Britain — and back.
Mark Griffiths celebrates the 52 species of native British orchids whose extraordinary history and unconventional beauty have beguiled and intrigued both scientists and amateurs.
The gardener and writer Mark Griffiths has had to unlearn the habit of a lifetime, put his diligence to one side, and embrace a slower approach to tending his garden.
Mark Griffiths examines our ancient fear and fascination with ecologically invaluable moorland, of which we have more than any other country in the world, and makes the case for its protection.
Mark Griffiths explains exactly why the continued practice of cutting peat from bogs for use in horticulture must be stopped.
Mark Griffiths is staggered by the ancient azaleas of Noto which date back to the era of the Shoguns.
Mark Griffiths celebrates the historic, handsome and irrepressible native ash.
Mark Griffiths delves in to the world of plant names, unearthing quirky stories, scientific discovery — and an unfortunate case of imbecilic inaccuracy.
One of the most curious trees you'll see in Britain is also one of the most curiously-named: the Monkey Puzzle tree. But how did it get its name?
Their bright red leaves brighten up our houses at this time of year, but how did the tradition of having poinsettias at Christmas start? Mark Griffiths explains.
Variegated foliage may be the bread and butter of some gardens, but for some horticulturalists it seems sickly and spoiled.
Titter ye not: the splendid Gingo Tit is a compact cultivar with bright autumn foliage and prolific woody growths.
