My new garden diary

There is no doubt that 2026 will be different. As the year ends in the garden that I’ve created and tended over the past 23 years, a new challenge is waiting in the wings. We are moving from the chalk

Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

Garden writer Geoff Hodge explores the best cold frames for compact gardens – an ideal way to extend your growing season and a must-have companion for any greenhouse

For gardeners who have trouble working at ground level, those who have troublesome soil, or those who want to add a decorative feature to their space, raised beds are a fantastic solution that will la

A chance purchase was the inspiration behind one gardener’s covetable country garden

15,523m² is almost the same size as the base of the Eiffel Tower (which is 15,625m²) 7,117m² of wildlife-friendly plants, which is the same size as a football pitch 1,438m² of ponds, which is the same