We love june

This is a pretty good representation of the spirit of July, the month of school holidays and full-blown summer. Gone are the refinements of June and we are into a riotous tumble of exuberance. Big lea

Kari-Astri Davies considers the role of women in hosta breeding, and regrets unlucky impulse purchases

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

A late-flowering allium, as good in expectant bud as it is in bloom. Long scapes, stained purple, twist and turn as they ascend to flower. Mauve-purple droplets hover at about 30cm, making a fine comp

Create a sensational summer display to ramp up your garden’s exotic flavour