2 for 1 gardens sources of enlightenment

Blarney Castle & Gardens, County Cork, have been beguiling visitors since the 15th century. One of the unique draws is the famous Blarney Stone, whose origins are shrouded in mystery and legend, but i

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window

My grandmother, Crac, was my first inspiration. She lived in the gatehouse at Lullingstone, where I live now. She taught me not to worry if you lose a few plants but just to keep on going. Every Frida

As the season draws to a close in this Yorkshire garden, a final flourish of autumn colour lights up even the shadiest corners

The imagined gardens within the pages of our favourite books can seem as real as the flower beds outside our door. Here, author Sandra Lawrence explores three evocative literary landscapes

The owners of a Cotswolds manor house have rekindled its centuries-old spirit and transformed it into a welcoming family home full of style and warmth