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Far from being old-fashioned, new hydrangea varieties are dazzling garden enthusiasts

Keen collectors sooner or later find their way to the outstanding trees and shrubs at Bluebell Arboretum in Derbyshire, writes Charles Quest-Ritson. It’s a wonderful sight at this time of year

Beyond fiery foliage and jewel-bright berries, these vibrant blooms keep plots glowing long into the chilliest months

Too many years ago, I spent a very happy few days with friends in the Peloponnese. It was early November; rain had fallen and the landscape was lushly green with reviving grass and germinating annuals

Kari-Astri Davies praises a hard-working rose and plants up muscari bulbs for the coming spring

Fill your winter garden with colour, interest and scent with these delightful seasonal favourites, says Sue Fisher