Although the gardens at Crook Hall in the city of Durham date back to the 13th century, under the care of Ann Tulloch they are constantly evolving. Now consisting of a series of fascinating rooms, the

Design solutions

Around 35 years ago, I walked into Barnsdale Gardens as a trained but young gardener who probably thought he knew more than he really did! Anyway, that day changed everything for me. My new boss was G

Do you still feel in need of a challenge? Or have you been gardening so long that you know your plot inside out – along with what will grow in it and what will steadfastly refuse to budge – and are co

Spring is arguably the season when a greenhouse becomes worth its weight in gold. Anyone who has ever tried to germinate seedlings on a windowsill and found their home overflowing with the resulting p

These elite seasonal performers really ‘do what they say on the tin’!