Garden

I was a camellia virgin till my late 20s. My strict paternal grandmother bred camellias. “Never touch the petals or they’ll turn brown! This needs shade and this one likes sun,” she would always say. I assumed camellias were the hardest plants of all to grow. Instead, they are the easiest. Just find the right […]

Discover the surprising history and healing properties of rose oil and how to grow your own scented roses.

Jackie French celebrates the eccentric gardeners among us, those who garden with passion, purpose, and a healthy disregard for convention. Hands up, truthfully: do you adore fresh broad beans? Are any hands up at all? I hated broad beans till I tasted home-grown baby ones. I didn’t even recognise what they were. These delicious tiny […]

Keep your garden thriving in the heat. Expert tips on summer mulching, pruning, and seaweed spray for a lush, resilient yard.

Spinach is nutrient-rich and healing, supporting eye, heart, brain health, metabolism, and overall wellbeing.

Celebrate spring’s growth with 10 simple gardening tips to plant, feed and enjoy the natural magic of spring. Spring is not quite as magic here as it is in parts of the world blanketed by snow, but it still feels charmed, as if we are all slightly drunk on the scent of blossom and new-grown […]

Discover the therapeutic benefits of Bergamont, from heart health to stress relief, plus its key active compounds and cautions.

Autumn brings lasting blooms, sweet harvests and rich flavours — discover why it may just be the most delicious season of all.

Green space isn’t a luxury. It’s a human right.

Discover the timeless joy of garden dining—shade, nature & simple pleasures. Reconnect with your roots under a tree, where happiness grows.

Keep your gardening spirit alive this winter! Learn to grow fresh greens in creative ways, even using your car’s warmth.

Discover how to create a fragrant winter garden with our guide to the best winter-blooming plants. From daphne and paperwhite jonquils to rosemary and camellias, learn how to fill your garden and home with delightful scents and vibrant colors, even in the coldest months.”