The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!

As the sun sinks over the moat encircling Columbine Hall, reflections of the manor house stretch and soften on the still surface of the water. This is a profoundly romantic setting and, along with the

Tucked away in the heart of busy west London is a tiny but enchanting garden full of hidden corners, playful elements and unusual woodland plants

Amid a rugged landscape, this detailed garden in south-west Scotland is full of glorious spring blossom

This historic Cumbrian garden blends formal design with playful planting

A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family