The gall of it!

Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer, and former chair of Gardeners' Question Time

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

Kari-Astri Davies considers choosing tulips to fire up her beds in the wake of bulb-buying frustration

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth

Once one of Britain’s most fashionable delicacies, the medlar fell from favour in the 20th century. Fabled and sweetly flavourful, it deserves to make a return to our gardens and kitchens, says Jane Steward

Foraging can help us stay tuned into the changing seasons, so follow our guide to picking with a light and mindful touch, and gather nature’s bounty at its source