Science is proving what gardeners have always known – that tending plants and spending time outdoors is soothing to mind, body and soul

A change is as good as a rest, so the saying goes. As well as a relaxing break, travelling to a new destination can spark creativity, and if your holiday takes in a lovely garden or a beautiful landsc

‘ Her dream house was surrounded by gardens: a berry garden, an apricot garden, a cherry garden, a persimmon garden, a potato garden, a vegetable garden and a huge compost.” Ana Roš, a passionate rock

In a world that still mistakes perfectionism for passion, the garden offers a humbling antidote – nature will always have the final say

Ross Pearson extols the happiness that comes from learning and embracing traditional skills

Marian Boswall seeks design inspiration in classic and new gardening texts