Plant jerusalem artichokes now for a plentiful supply
Our gardening expert on the divisive tubers
Jerusalem artichokes tend to divide people. To some they are the devil’s work, whereas others can’t get...
Gardening tips: plant tree ivy
Then trim hellebores and invest in a guide to cacti and succulents
Plant this Tree ivy (× Fatshedera lizei) is one of the few plants...
The man who put romance back into roses for Valentine’s Day
Try David Austin’s colourful, fragrant and repeat-flowering roses for something personal, surprising and original on the 14th
Valentine’s Day, when unromantic people splurge on...
Broad view: at home on the water’s edge in Norfolk
Built on the site of a sinking bungalow, this contemporary home has incredible vistas across the Broads
As a child, architect Patrick Michell loved...
Cabin of curiosities brings Camden garden extension to life
An interior designer’s clever use of space and light gives a London flat a remarkable new space
The long, light-filled hallway of Katie McCrum’s...
How to get your garden ready for March
Sow chillies now but otherwise it’s time to do some plotting and planning
Thank God January is almost over: it is never an easy...
How to grow winter aconites
Jolly polished flowers will create a pool of buttery sunlight into February
There is a little glimmer of hope at the beginning of January,...
Plants to raise the winter spirits
When it’s cold and gloomy outside, let’s hear it for plants that flower in the depth of winter
It seems so vulnerable to bloom...
Gardening tips: plant Clematis ‘Winter Beauty’
Then visit the new winter garden at Wakehurst and start planning your potato choices
Plant this You’ll need a sheltered spot such as a south-facing...
It’s time to hang out your bird boxes
Plant a juneberry or visit one of thousands of private gardens that open to the public for charity
Plant this Take advantage of the current...
