The origins of organic gardening

ENGLISH cottage gardens are growing in popularity as people seek to help wildlife, reduce waste and boost biodiversity. You don’t even need a garden or a cottage to join in! “Even if you only have a s

Saving your own seeds saves you money, helps you continue to grow important or favourite varieties, preserves links with the past and means you can share your seeds with others. But more importantly,

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

The unpredictability of wet and dry weather is impacting our gardens and how well they thrive. But there are simple strategies to make both your plot and your planting more resilient

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Toby ponders the whys and wherefores of gardening and its meaning through the ages