There is no doubt that 2026 will be different. As the year ends in the garden that I’ve created and tended over the past 23 years, a new challenge is waiting in the wings. We are moving from the chalk

While you wait for Spring, here are the jobs to get on with

Mike Palmer explains how to prune, plan, polish and prepare for 2026

Winter’s here – the perfect time to tackle repairs and revamp spaces without breaking the bank

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl