It’s time to take a look at the wealth of stylish smaller conifers that give all-year colour and structure, says Sue Fisher

What do the Lake District, the Royal Ballet, Italy and beautiful plants have in common? They’re all the inspiration for a fascinating business run by Peter Stott, the seasoned and philosophical owner

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

Matt is Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks. A keen fruit, vegetable and house-plant grower, Anne was formerly the glasshouse supervisor at RHS Garden Wisley. Caroline Salis

FLOWERS

The finest bay trees I know are the legendary 150-year-old specimens that line the gracious balustraded South Terrace at Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland. The trees were already at least 50 years old