I’m bringing my summer stars

I have previously turned a blind eye to parts of my garden hidden from general view. There is so much to do and anything out of sight (although not out of mind) is not at the top of my priority list.

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

I like the slow-quick-slow burn of early spring, with the leaves unfurling slowly but surely. Some plants are decidedly cautious; whitebeams and catalpa won’t show themselves for weeks, while impatien

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

Radiant bulbs and frothy blossom herald the new season in a Somerset haven, reflecting half a century of patience and dedication