Around 35 years ago, I walked into Barnsdale Gardens as a trained but young gardener who probably thought he knew more than he really did! Anyway, that day changed everything for me. My new boss was G

Olga Grieves is working hard to sweeten the soil and make it more fertile – and some early signs of success are already showing

Adrian Thomas pieces together the garden ecosystem

Make sure enough natural food is available for birds during winter by growing berrying trees and shrubs, and leaving seedheads standing. Bird feeders and tables can spread disease, giving some birds a

Stephanie Hafferty provides her pick of the more unusual perennials for tasty and nutritious meals

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