The natural gardener the natural gardener

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

Scented foliage and the hum of enraptured bees awaken the senses in a garden where monardas, with their shaggy blooms, are the stars

Delicate will-o’-the-wisp plants not only look great, they offset sturdier plants so well too

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

WHEN you’re in your garden, balcony or patio and you stop to sit down for a few minutes, what can you hear? Is your garden a peaceful place? Perhaps it’s a little too quiet and you’d like to enjoy mor