Keeping it in the family!

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Originally grown in Tudor times for medicinal use, astrantias gained wider popularity as their unusual blooms, with star-shaped bracts surrounding an endearing dome of tiny flowers, were worked on by

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

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

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

These stunning plants link areas with varying light — and help to suppress weeds, says Joe Swift