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A meeting at a Royal Horticultural Society show in the sumptuous surroundings of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire brought together garden designer Phil Hirst and garden owners Alan and Mandy Peel, who w

I owe my love of plants to my grandparents. My grandfather was a passionate gardener who taught me about soil, seed sowing and nurturing the land. My grandmother opened my eyes to colour, scent, form

Grove Ley garden, Somerton, Somerset The home of Dr and Mrs Michael Horder

As the sun rises over Mollan House in Thornhill, Iain Howieson is already out in the three-acre garden he shares with his wife Ruth. For an hour or so each day he wanders the paths that wind through t

Ancient rural skills in a modern world

Creating beautiful spaces while increasing biodiversity, minimising environmental impact and preserving natural resources is a common goal – here, garden experts share their methods