James wong

The gardener, author and YouTuber on the joy of growing his own fruit and veg

Shrubs for biodiversity and better gardens for us all

He left school with one O-level but is now our best-loved gardening guru. As he launches his YouTube show, Alan Titchmarsh reveals the down-to-earth secret of his success

Relaxing our grip on our gardens and creating a closer harmony with wildlife is bringing a new beauty to our outdoor spaces – gentler, looser and naturally delightful

First plant love Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’, also known as the wedding cake tree. The Greenmount campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), near Belfast, where I stud

Pick up some top tips and immerse yourself in beauty by paying a visit to gardens across the UK this summer. Here are a few suggestions from AG ’s Sue Bradley