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Six of the finest gardens in Britain, but only one can be the winner
The Historic Houses Garden of the Year competition is once again underway — we take a quick glance at the six shortlisted entries.
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How to grow lovage — and the reasons why you'd want to bother
Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono takes a look at the lovely uses for lovage.
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Five of the most amazing mazes according to a man who makes them
Adrian Fisher is a world-famous maze designer. The man behind the Saltburn maze tells us about some of his favourites.
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The expert guide to growing violets, by the fifth-generation nursery owner who's devoted a lifetime to them
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.
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Riding to the rescue – how the gardens at Dowdeswell Court have been brought to life
With only lawns and shrubberies remaining of the original gardens, their rejuvenation has taken a huge amount of thought and work, but the results are spectacular says James Alexander-Sinclair.
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The RHS: 220 years of horticultural genius
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.
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Alan Titchmarsh: The boy who left school early with one O-level 60 years ago... and found the perfect career
Our columnist Alan Titchmarsh reflects on 60 years of gardening.
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The inaugural topiary awards are open now
Britain's best topiary artists, both professional and amateur, are being sought out in a new topiary award.
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Chicory and endive: The bittersweet plants as versatile as they are punchy
Mark Diacono explains how to grow chicory and endive — and what you can do with them.
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The house plant I've kept alive for 50 years
Charles Quest-Ritson on the amazing longevity of his Purpurea.
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The best garden designers and landscape architects in Britain
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.
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When it comes to designing and making a garden, it's always worth seeking advice
What might be difficult for you will come naturally to those with years of horticultural experience — Don't be afraid to ask for help.
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The world's most beautiful opera house foyer? A tour of the glorious gardens of Glyndebourne
As Glyndebourne celebrates its 90th anniversary, the gardens at the opera house are still hitting all the high notes.
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Alan Titchmarsh: Wordsworth was dead wrong about lonely clouds — but he was on to something with daffodils
Alan Titchmarsh loves daffodils — don't we all? — and shares some of his favourite varieties.
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Betting your hedges: How taking a risk with your garden hedge could be the most rewarding job you ever do
As old as husbandry hedges may be, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be beautiful, too. Charles Quest-Ritson considers the many options.
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About thyme: the herb that goes with any dish
With more than 200 different varieties, there's a thyme to suit any gardener's preference
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Spring has officially sprung, according to some plants in Cornwall
Six magnolia trees in Cornwall have flowered, signalling the end of winter, according to a tradition that's been running for the past 12 years.
