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

When I started out in garden design, I would do rather naive black-and-white sketches in an attempt to convey my design ideas. They were hit and miss. One client asked if I would colour in my sketches

A bit of a mess

Science is proving what gardeners have always known – that tending plants and spending time outdoors is soothing to mind, body and soul

Ross Pearson extols the happiness that comes from learning and embracing traditional skills

In a world that still mistakes perfectionism for passion, the garden offers a humbling antidote – nature will always have the final say