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With its ability to rouge cheeks, settle stomachs and operate as Nature’s loo roll, verbascum is as surprisingly useful as it is pretty, discovers Ian Morton

In this new series, Ellen Mary explains how to make use of this seasonal stalwart herb

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Rosie Irving explains the many virtues of the humble heather

Alexandra Campbell provides a comprehensive growing guide to these easy, colourful and wildlife-friendly wonders

Cottage gardening has been completely reimagined in this unique west London home, with a calm palette of ornamental grasses that comes spectacularly into its own in autumn