Artistry of nature

Tucked away in the heart of busy west London is a tiny but enchanting garden full of hidden corners, playful elements and unusual woodland plants

Twenty six years ago, Italian writer and gardener Umberto Pasti fell asleep beneath a remote fig tree on a stony hillside facing the Atlantic Ocean, 40 miles south of Tangier. When he awoke, he knew t

The borders in Jānis Raubiška and Martin Paley’s garden look as though they are having a party. Planting designer Jānis says he doesn’t have any time for pastels – he finds them boring. Fireworks are

Until the Covid pandemic, Upton Wold remained secreted away during the winter months, its treasures privy only to owners Ian and Caroline Bond, their friends and family. But towards the end of lockdow

Multi-award-winning garden designer Ann-Marie Powell is well-known in gardening circles for her exuberant style. But as she admits in her new book, it took her ‘far too long to stop worrying about wha

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