Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot

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In 1961, a four-hectare field on the southern edge of an ancient woodland called Monks Wood in Cambridgeshire produced its last crop of barley. Having originally been cleared of trees during the Roman

Establishing crops and hedgerow management are key jobs this month for Joe Stanley

15,523m² is almost the same size as the base of the Eiffel Tower (which is 15,625m²) 7,117m² of wildlife-friendly plants, which is the same size as a football pitch 1,438m² of ponds, which is the same

Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B