Tales of the unexpected

With the vivid colours of autumn in mind, Arthur Soames, owner of Sheffield Park & Garden in the early 20th century, introduced many of the season’s stars to this East Sussex garden. They’re now so sp

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

Anyone in search of autumn colour this October might consider a trip to Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The 14th-century, double-moated castle, set within 125 a

‘Leave seed heads standing – echinacea, fennel, alliums. They look like sculptures dusted in frost and double up as bird feeders. Beauty with a purpose.’ ● National Garden Scheme Winter Openings: Nove

Renowned for its technicolour floral display of azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, Lukesland’s 24 acres of lush woodland garden on the southern edge of Dartmoor ignite with colour once again in autu

Dan Masoliver’s been behind the velvet ropes of breweries, stadiums and secret Underground stations. But some of the most rewarding tours require no ticket...