Much more than a shed

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose

Reader Steve Watkin from County Durham explains why new skills and sustainability make growing such a joy

Home to a veritable ‘Noah’s Ark of species’, thanks to never being ploughed, sprayed or fertilised, our churchyards are a sacred haven for flora and fauna

The garden at Caisson House, near Bath, Somerset The home of Amanda and Phil Honey

New owner Emma Dellicompagni’s passion and imagination, along with quirky antique finds and eclectic furnishings, have brought this pretty Cotswolds home back to life

The garden of Knowle House, East Sussex George Dillistone’s original Arts-and-Crafts design has been lovingly restored and updated with contemporary planting, discovers George Plumptre