Cuckoo pints are in bloom

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

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

Delicate will-o’-the-wisp plants not only look great, they offset sturdier plants so well too

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

Sally Coulthard reveals the darker side of some of our most bewitching blooms