Enjoy your garden at the peak of its summer best
The pinnacle of the gardening calendar has arrived in all its floral glory. The months of June and July hit that sweet spot between the...
Spring is in the air so it’s time to reconnect with the garden
At long last, the garden has returned to a familiar tapestry of lush green hues with splashes of vibrant spring colour.
Paying it forward
We meet Ross Pearson, a gardening writer and horticultural lecturer from Northumberland, who was inspired and helped by his grandfather...
In a changing world some things never really change
I'm not sure if it's just as a result of getting older, but it seems as though life not only races by in a blur but in a sea of somewhat...
‘It’s time to have a good clean up.’ Jacky’s traditions
As a boy of six or seven, I spent most weekends standing in the 'hut' belonging to my grandfather (affectionately known as 'Jacky')...
Some lessons to learn back home from Nordic gardeners
Nowadays, very few gardens are completely unique in design. The days of gardens breaking the mould of convention and causing a stir for...
Plenty still to do as gardens reach their seasonal peak
Summer exits with a bang, exploding in a flash of vibrant colour, messy borders and above all else, a glut of produce to share with...