Sealed with a kiss

Galls, which can range from the delicately beautiful to hideously unattractive bulbous growths, are among Nature’s most intriguing phenomena, discovers Deborah Nicholls-Lee

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

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

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

Choose tough, evergreen varieties to bring colour and life to your plot all year round

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