Flower power

Author, spiritual teacher and Wiccan high priestess Tessa Dellbridge reveals some simple ways to let nature bring you balance and healing this summer

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

Sally Coulthard reveals the darker side of some of our most bewitching blooms

Choose fabulously fragranced flowers to add an extra-special touch to your summer garden

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

15 ways to use your outside space for happy, hopeful and healthier living this summer with editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart