A gardener’s miscellany

Creating a manageable garden around a Georgian rectory in rural Norfolk is an ongoing process for two keen gardeners

Make your patch a little piece of paradise with these smart ideas for layouts, materials, furniture and, of course, plants

For almost 30 years, Valerie Finnis was a distinguished and charismatic teacher at the Waterperry Horticultural school for Women, near Oxford, founded in 1932 by the fearsomely smocked and gaitered Be

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness

Relaxing our grip on our gardens and creating a closer harmony with wildlife is bringing a new beauty to our outdoor spaces – gentler, looser and naturally delightful

Give your garden the attention it deserves with our guide to creating a space that’s functional, looks good and is packed with year-round interest