The vampire diaries

Erysimum Rysi Copper One of the definitions of a wallflower is that of a shy and awkward person with whom nobody wants to dance: I am sure we have all felt like that at some point in our adolescence.

In this new series, I’ll explore just how clever plants are, the complex ways in which they respond to the environment around them, the adaptations they make and the survival strategies they employ. I

Did you know we’re surrounded by living fossils that date back to the age of the dinosaurs?

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!

Ancient miracles Around two years ago, the garden ...