Anatomy of an orchid

Liz Zorab shares her favourite daisy-shaped flowers for late colour

Mike Palmer has some sage words about growing and propagating these long-lasting stunners

They might not be especially striking to look at–if you can see them at all–but seeds are among the natural world’s most awe-inspiring marvels, says John Lewis-Stempel

Rosie Irving explains why these rather romantic plants deserve a place in your garden

A bird’s proteinaceous plumage comes from the same source as our hair

Plant these intricately petalled novelties now for a stunning display next spring