As the days stretch out, so does our sense of possibility – brighter mornings, longer evenings and more time to focus on ourselves

The fact that gardeners are obsessed by the weather is hardly surprising. It governs just about everything we do – especially at this time of year when frosts can be lethal. The fact is that it matter

Though January 1 marks the start of our calendar year, spring feels like the time when things really get going, as forests awaken, flowers bloom, migrating birds (swallows, swifts, warblers…) return f

The sun is shining, but Mr Dear definitely isn’t

Spring is in the air already for Joe Swift , who says go wild and have some fun in your garden

She’s usually desperate for sunny days, but right now Caro Giles can’t wait for the darkness of night to envelop her