Transatlantic horticulture from the US
Mark Griffiths traces the history of the special relationship between Britian and America when it comes to plants, flowers and trees.
Expert Gardening Tips
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Summer flowers: Lupins
Late summer means the fading of favourites, says Roddy Llewellyn
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Planting to Beat the Hosepipe Bans
The hosepipe ban has affected different gardeners in different ways; Mark Griffiths shares his tips for how to make the most of limited amounts of water in this hot weather.
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Roses that will Bloom in the Shade
Roses can fade in the sunlight making some shade desirable - particularly when growing those with deeper hues, finds David Wheeler.
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The horticultural art of survival
Roddy Llewellyn celebrates the merits of those plants which are both durable and a pleasure to grow.
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Gardening in Midsummer
The contrast between purple and scarlet in an area known as the Bishop's Garden reminds Mary-Anne Robb of ancient stained glass windows in churches.
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Growing olive trees in Provence
The olive tree is a Mediterranean staple, but Louisa Jones wonders from the vantage point of her home in Provence whether so much single-species planting is wise.
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Beware the Rose that will Engulf Your Garden
Roy Strong finds you can only look at any garden through the repertory of your own vision.
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Spring gardening: hoeing
The neat solution is to keep things scruffy a while longer to protect the self-seeders
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Splendours of Irish sibirica
When iris's Siberian eyes are smiling, it is even more of a pleasure to spend time in the garden, finds David Wheeler.
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Wild about Cow Parsley
Relishing the lightness of being surrounded by Queen Anne's Lace
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Yellow flowers in the garden
Counting the ways that yellow flowers bring cheer to the spring garden
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Planting for butterflies
Planting with the delicate needs of butterflies in mind
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Growing lilacs in the garden
Roy Strong discusses growing lilacs in the garden, and how to keep carrots going for nine months of the year
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Opening a garden to the public
Frantic efforts are made to spruce up the garden before the first spring visitors arrive
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'Furnishing' the garden
A garden is an outdoor room, says Roddy as he considers how his has been furnished while he prepares to sell his house
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Cultivating Christmas Cheer
The month of December in the walled garden of Swinton Park brings Jerusalem artichokes, brussels sprouts, forced rhubarb and Christmas decorations.
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A bountiful season of asparagus
The first asparagus of the year are a delicious arrival in the garden, and the warmer weather means it is time to start planting out in earnest
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Solutions for Town Gardens
Anthony du Gard Pasley explains how to overcome the most common problems found in town gardens: poverty of light, bad soil and lack of space
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Pruning Weeping Trees
January is the time to be ruthless and remove the odd elbowing from weeping trees
