“it’s such a simple idea, why haven’t we been doing it for years?”

The unpredictability of wet and dry weather is impacting our gardens and how well they thrive. But there are simple strategies to make both your plot and your planting more resilient

Botanic garden assists a city council with rainwater management, reports Ian Hodgson

Dr Smita Patel dreamed of a natural swimming pool in her garden, and after years of waiting, the dream finally came true, as Nicola Stocken discovers

Raised beds and planting in containers can be especially valuable for some gardeners, including children, those with limited mobility and older people. At Horatio’s Garden Sheffield & East, we designe

Joe Stanley reflects on the farm’s autumnal jobs, including laying new field drainage

Lorna Maybery visits the Wiston Estate in the South Downs National Park to learn more about the challenges of farming in a unique landscape