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I owe my love of plants to my grandparents. My grandfather was a passionate gardener who taught me about soil, seed sowing and nurturing the land. My grandmother opened my eyes to colour, scent, form

Ancient rural skills in a modern world

A keen gardener’s love of colour and fragrance has resulted in a small garden with big impact

Frances Tophill, one of the UK’s most recognisable gardeners, tells Sue Bradley how she’s adapted to gardening in different areas and why she is on a mission to get more young people growing plants

FOR those without a garden of their own – or perhaps without one big enough to grow all they want to grow – owning an allotment can be a vital sanctuary, a community and a productive space. There are

Creating beautiful spaces while increasing biodiversity, minimising environmental impact and preserving natural resources is a common goal – here, garden experts share their methods