Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help

They might not be especially striking to look at–if you can see them at all–but seeds are among the natural world’s most awe-inspiring marvels, says John Lewis-Stempel

It should come as no surprise at all that the garden at Pitlowie House is filled with varied planting – especially of interesting trees and shrubs. It belongs to garden photographer Ray Cox and his wi

Why were some of our sunflower heads deformed? ...

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

This beautifully designed garden is a wild and wonderful riot of fiery late-summer plants