Nicola Stocken extols the virtues of a group of plants that play a vital role in the garden throughout the year

What do the Lake District, the Royal Ballet, Italy and beautiful plants have in common? They’re all the inspiration for a fascinating business run by Peter Stott, the seasoned and philosophical owner

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest

The inspirational GARDENER

With bold structural lines complemented by dramatic swathes of perennials, this Edinburgh garden designed by Tracy McQue stands out, particularly when etched with frost