Companion planting is a natural and healthy way of protecting plants from pests and diseases. Growing particular species together, such as aromatic plants next to a row of vulnerable vegetables, can help ward off pests such as carrot root...
Having a greenhouse in the garden for growing tomatoes, sowing seeds and extending your growing season is ever-popular. But as well as this, people are increasingly using greenhouses for other ‘lifestyle’ activities such as dining and relaxing.
It’s well known that Prince Charles is passionate about gardens, the countryside and the environment. But less so that his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, shares his passion for gardening.
The couple who live at Highgrove in Gloucestershire,...
A gardening podcast for plant lovers, this is a lively video podcast presented by Thordis and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) where they catch up with their friends, from head gardeners to other experts who share...
We’re become increasingly conscious of minimising plastic, and sustainable companies such as Husk are making great strides in helping this happen. A family-run business who have been on a mission for the last 20 years to make gardening a...
This small but perfect garden, designed by Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, is a beautiful tapestry of colour even at this time of year. The gardens were created from the farmland, while the farm buildings are now a gallery...
The world is often a noisy place, especially in urban settings. Research indicates that noise pollution can cause harmful levels of stress, both physically and mentally, and that taking time to be silent in the garden is the perfect...
Low maintenance and drought-tolerant, gravel gardens are becoming increasingly popular. They’re perfectly suited to our hot dry summers and have a relaxed airy feel, with plants growing up through gravel with space to breath.
The late summer garden can still be full of colour. There are roses on their second flush, hydrangeas blushing pink and the last of the echinacea, phlox and penstemon taking on a soft faded beauty. Team this with white...
The popular ITV broadcaster enjoys gardening and has talked about finding it a great form of escapism - particularly during stressful times like lockdown. ‘It’s lovely to just get outside for a while. I tend to pop in my...
It’s easy to overestimate how much water a garden has really had after it’s rained. The soil might look wet, but it could be surface moisture. A rain gauge can help you be more precise when watering and prevent...
Gardener and podcaster Ben Dark, has until recently been working as a Head Gardener at a private English country estate but has now moved his family to Copenhagen where he will continue his gardening journey and log.
Frustrated by the limitations of container gardening on our balcony, we wanted a garden, so some years ago we relocated from London to the Cotswolds. We got our big garden, but we also got a theatre full of wildlife.
The garden is full of high summer flowers to bring into the house – it’s such a lovely thing to do and helps you really appreciate the detail of your flowers up close. I’ve been cutting my Japanese anemones, which...
Summer in the garden can be unpleasant for hay fever and asthma sufferers, but this needn’t be the case with the right plant choices. Here’s what to consider.
As a rule, plants pollinated by insects, rather than wind, cause fewer...
Nigel is Professor of Planting and Urban Horticulture at the University of Sheffield. He’s a horticulturist and designer and has pioneered innovative ecological approaches to planting gardens and public spaces that integrate ecology and horticulture to achieve beautiful and sustainable...
From wild flowers to sedum growing above extensions and sheds, people are increasingly realising the benefits a green roof can bring. Not only are they attractive, they also help keep buildings warm in winter and cool in summer, and attract...
Gardening writer, broadcaster and lecturer, Peter shares his wealth of experience on this horticultural podcast.
He talks to horticultural experts from all aspects of the gardening world, from designers Ann-Marie Powell and Bunny Guinness to many of the less high-profile...
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