Apios americana , known as the potato bean ...

Stephanie Hafferty provides her pick of the more unusual perennials for tasty and nutritious meals

At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

From grasses to ferns and herbaceous perennials, these choice winter evergreens light up borders with colour and texture, says Sue Fisher

Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

Liz Zorab lists the eye-catching plants she hopes to add to her garden this year