The medicinal magic of plants

Sally Coulthard reveals the darker side of some of our most bewitching blooms

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

We are gardening more than ever. According to surveys, over half the population in America and Europe are getting green-fingered, and data shows that numbers are rising. Humans have been creating gard

This bulbous flowering plant is part of the Allium family, and has been used in cooking and as a traditional remedy for thousands of years across many ancient civilisations. Garlic does not contribute

Choose fabulously fragranced flowers to add an extra-special touch to your summer garden

Try the trend for plants that taste as good as they look