It took Sarah Biddulph a while to work up to tackling the long borders at Rodmarton Manor. Not just because of their sheer size, but also because they are the centrepiece of an Arts & Crafts garden th

Primroses are one of the earliest flowers to appear each year. Their name is derived from the Latin phrase prima rosa, literally meaning the ‘first rose’ of the year. Our native primrose, Primula vulg

When I entered the world of snowdrops over 30 years ago, I quickly came into contact with some formidable female galanthophiles. They often wore hats and they nearly always had a silver snowdrop brooc

Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage has gained a devoted following for her style and love of vintage-inspired interiors. This Norfolk-based style maven has collaborated with Sofa.com on a new collectio

Emily Chandler, National Trust head gardener at Dunham Massey in Cheshire, on gardening in the cold and the best flowers for winter scent

Rob Brett has one of the leading jobs in UK horticulture and he is revelling in it. As curator of RHS Garden Wisley – appointed in March 2025 – he is responsible for a 240-acre site that houses one of