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

A bit of a mess

‘ 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

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

Niall McCauley explains the ethos behind his permaculture-led garden that connects him to nature and a growing community

A chance purchase was the inspiration behind one gardener’s covetable country garden