Outdoor kitchens and firepits are big news in garden design. And this chimes with the current situation where we’re spending time at home, eating with the family. We were eating al fresco before we had indoor kitchens and there’s something...
Having to stay home is forcing us to stop and appreciate nature instead of hurrying by. And while we can’t all get out into expansive landscapes, we can get close to nature by noticing the small detail. A recent...
Gardeners use a lot of twine at this time of year for making pea and bean wigwams, tying in young stems and marking out lines for seed sowing. If you want to make your garden more sustainable, using eco twines...
If you’re interested in growing vegetables with a no dig approach, this YouTube channel is an excellent resource. Charles Dowding is an expert in the subject, having pioneered the no-dig technique of growing veg.
Normally, this slot in our magazine features gardens to visit around the country, but now with everything closed, we all need to focus exclusively on our own gardens. There is lots of information online about projects you can...
Don’t give up on daffodils that didn’t flower this year. Instead try splitting them to give them more space as it’s possible that they’ve become congested. Follow with a feed of blood, fish and bone and allow the leaves...
Radio 2 presenter, Zoe Ball is enjoying her beautiful new garden having moved from Brighton to a village in the Sussex countryside. She proudly posted on Instagram an image of the courtyard area with its wisteria-clad red brick walls and...
We may all be in lockdown at home, but this Easter Sunday you can still treat your family to a delicious navarin, a French stew made with seasonal veg.
Along with spring lamb, use your early spring carrots and turnips. You...
The colour of the year for 2020, according to Pantone is Classic Blue. This is a strong hue, which the colour company describes as a restful colour, which ‘brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human...
I really enjoyed listening to this informative monthly podcast presented by Chris Young, editor of The Garden magazines. Designed to complement the print content, it goes deeper into topics covered, with interviews with designers as well as a...
If your yew hedge is getting out of control and you’re looking for a safe way to prune it this Easter Bank Holiday, you may want to invest in a tripod ladder. Here’s what to consider
