Shrubs, grasses, mess and dead leaves are nothing to be feared. We should take a leaf from Piet Oudolf and enjoy watching things grow and decay.
Lily of the valley has a long history of royal connections, as well as being the ideal flower for expressions of love.
Charles Quest-Ritson admits that he never fell for orchids the way he has for roses — but the devotion they inspire is legendary.
Arthur Parkinson marvels at the spectacular sheds of Stoney Road Allotments.
Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono takes a look at the lovely uses for lovage.
Groves Nursery in Bridport, Dorset, has been breeding violets since 1866 and, today, holds a National Collection, as well as offering more than 200 varieties for sale. Tilly Ware paid a visit and picked up expert advice from the latest member of the family to run the nursery, Clive Groves.
The Georgian teahouse at Wentworth Woodhouse has undergone a multi-million pound restoration which has saved the centuries-old camellias which grow within.
The RHS is best-known for its shows and gardens but it's the work behind the scenes which has made the biggest mark. Tiffany Daneff pays tribute to a remarkable institution as it reaches a major milestone.
Our columnist Alan Titchmarsh reflects on 60 years of gardening.
Charles Quest-Ritson on the amazing longevity of his Purpurea.
A beautiful country house is as much about its surroundings as its bricks and mortar, something that the best garden designers in Britain all understand. We've completely revised and updated our list of the finest of them all.
What might be difficult for you will come naturally to those with years of horticultural experience — Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Alan Titchmarsh loves daffodils — don't we all? — and shares some of his favourite varieties.
As old as husbandry hedges may be, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be beautiful, too. Charles Quest-Ritson considers the many options.
With more than 200 different varieties, there's a thyme to suit any gardener's preference
Generations have sought that unattainable mystical creature, the perfect rose: shapely, dark red and sweetly scented. What is it about this flower that holds us so in thrall, and why are roses associated with love? Charles Quest-Ritson finds out.
Gardens Editor Tiffany Danneff shares her top suggestions for new plants and seeds this growing season.
The gardens at Thenford House, home of Lord and Lady Heseltine James Alexander-Sinclair joins snowdrop lovers wandering through more than 900 varieties of Galanthus, perhaps the largest collection in the country. Photographs by Clive Nichols.
