
The oldest surviving gardens in the world
From the way we gain sustenance from farms and orchards, to the way we adopt an eco-friendly attitude to the lands we live in, our

What are the oldest gardens in England?
Referred to as a “green and pleasant land” by the poet William Blake, England hosts a versatile range of verdant gardens. While taking a pride

Three priorities for the vegetable garden in March
It seems that by March everyone is ready for spring, and that also applies to the garden. To help prepare your vegetable patch for the

Why it’s worth growing fuchsia
Whether you love or hate the brash, colourful shocking pink and purple flowers of the most commonly found form of fuchsia, or are a fan

Gardening – good for our mental health
No one would argue with the fact that gardening is immensely satisfying – growing beautiful flowers or a fruitful plant from seed can be

Growth slows but you can still sow in September
The start of September means that the pace of growth in the garden is starting to slacken. It’s time to harvest those last few pieces

What to do for a bountiful vegetable harvest in September
The British Harvest Festival takes place in late September, so there’s plenty of vegetables to reap this month – as well as to sow in

Kate and Tamara reign supreme in Great Gardening Challenge
A female gardening duo have secured victory on television’s Great Gardening Challenge. The pair won the Channel Five contest by

Sowing a lawn from seed
Planting a lawn from seed is usually far cheaper than buying turf, and the process is fairly

Your guide to laying a turf lawn
Creating a new lawn from turf is the easiest way to establish a new area of grass. It can be enjoyed, along with your rattan

