In an extract from her new book, The Atlas of Deadly Plants , author Jane Perrone takes us on a journey into the history and dangerous allure of popular plants such as lily of the valley

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

Nature lover Ros Butler is dedicated to clearing a giant interloper from riverbanks

Apios americana , known as the potato bean ...

When it comes to flavour, herbs pack a mighty punch. With a well-planned herb plot on the smallholding, you can enjoy a pinch of this and a sprinkling of that right through the year, writes Clare Hunt

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