For more than a decade, Simon Richards has nurtured his Kent garden into an inspiring example of what resilience, creativity and patience can achieve. When he moved into his detached house 13 years ag

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

To walk around a midwinter garden on a fine day when everything has shrunk down to its essential elements is like walking around a gallery. You can take your time, see things with fresh eyes and be ch

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With Victorian charm and a side of skip finds, this MAGICAL RETREAT is equal parts classic, quirky and downright irresistible

‘ Her dream house was surrounded by gardens: a berry garden, an apricot garden, a cherry garden, a persimmon garden, a potato garden, a vegetable garden and a huge compost.” Ana Roš, a passionate rock