When it comes to flavour, herbs pack a mighty punch. With a well-planned herb plot on the smallholding, you can enjoy a pinch of this and a sprinkling of that right through the year, writes Clare Hunt

As well as being a visual feast, a garden can become a fragrant haven, says Heloise Brooke, head gardener at the National Trust’s Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. Here, she advises on plants to include for year-round perfume promise

Stephanie Hafferty lists her favourite edible blooms and shares her top tips for using them

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results naturally for the benefit of garden and gardener

Time to wake up! Olga Grieves is getting busy as everything is springing to life

Breathe life into nature’s accessory with these modern updates