Rhus typhina Obviously, I love all the plants on these pages, but I am particularly excited by a Rhus at this time of year. Spoilsports will warn you about the suckering habit of this tree but let’s i

November may bring frost but it’s the perfect month to plant and prune fruit trees, for a taste of summer that money can’t buy

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Right now, I’m pruning the roses. I hate them looking so straggly and forlorn, and he-who-has-opinions can’t bear their wayward stems trying to snag him as he makes his way to the shed. I feel the ros

The garden in winter can often seem like something to be endured rather than enjoyed for gardeners who dash to garden centres at Easter, departing with cars brimful of petunias and bags of compost. Bu

Remember, remember, watch wildlife in November,