Queen of the hedgerow

Sea Thrift is a native perennial of England and is at its peak during June, where it can be seen covering coastlines in a hazy pink wash of colour. Also known as Cliff Clover, it can be seen from spri

WE’VE all done it – we’ve picked up a plant somewhere because we liked the look of it, and then lived to regret it. Perhaps it’s turned out to be a thug, taking over a border, or it’s a prolific self-

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Discover how nature’s offerings have been healing and protecting for centuries

I spend a lot of time in my garden, which can require much effort, but I remind myself that with hard work comes big rewards and for me one of the greatest joys is the cultivation of scented plants, c

Find room for some fragrant plants to liven up your summer garden