Ask anne swithinbank

Keep an eye out for pests and disease in high summer so your plants stay healthy and thriving

With expert broadcaster, author and long-standing AG columnist, Anne Swithinbank

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

Toby explains how aphids are causing extra issues and how the natural world will step in to bring this new challenge down to size

How can I save my cordyline? It’s possible ...

Let it flower so it brings in the hoverflies to keep aphids at bay