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Make the most of a small garden with careful planting and good design. Sue Bradley explains how

A cheesy baked delight that has vibrant greens front and centre. These galettes are so simple to make – featuring a wholemeal flour base baked until golden, leafy spinach, spring onions and bright man

With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

Juliet is an RHS Gold award-winning garden designer and regular contributor on radio and television. Bob is the author of dozens of gardening books, as well as a radio presenter and organic gardener.

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness

For those who prefer not to follow the crowd, we reveal some of the best, but relatively undiscovered places to enjoy in the country’s chicest region