Agapanthus vallée collection

Agapanthus makes a dramatic addition to a sunny spot – and it’s easier to grow than you think, says Joe Swift

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

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Smarten up your front garden with hanging baskets that will burst with blooms from spring until the end of summer

This is a pretty good representation of the spirit of July, the month of school holidays and full-blown summer. Gone are the refinements of June and we are into a riotous tumble of exuberance. Big lea

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