In an extract from her new book, The Atlas of Deadly Plants , author Jane Perrone takes us on a journey into the history and dangerous allure of popular plants such as lily of the valley

Liz Zorab lists the eye-catching plants she hopes to add to her garden this year

Rosie Irving explains why this resilient, wildlife-friendly plant has a place in every garden

Stephanie Hafferty provides her pick of the more unusual perennials for tasty and nutritious meals

At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

Early June in the Dolomites. Out on a hike, I’m amazed by the abundance of the high Alpine meadows stretched out before me. A thousand mauve dashes of scented orchids, shoal upon shoal of clear blue h