A tapestry of pinks

Finella Davenport A suburban garden in Cheshire ...

Roses are the ultimate romantic garden plants conjuring images of summer gardens with their profusion of colour and scent. In every garden that I’ve made I’ve planted roses, bush roses surrounded by l

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

IT’S midsummer, and this is usually the season when gardens are supposed to look their best – brimming with colour, buzzing with life, weed-free and calm, relaxing places for lounging with friends or

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Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour