Simon akeroyd’s flavour garden camellias and making matcha

Although the gardens at Crook Hall in the city of Durham date back to the 13th century, under the care of Ann Tulloch they are constantly evolving. Now consisting of a series of fascinating rooms, the

Matcha, white chocolate and macadamia nuts are a classic combination in cookies but we’ve switched things up by using marcona almonds for their buttery flavour and creamy texture. These cookies need t

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Toby explains how creating cold-weather beauty went from unusual to must-do

Spring is arguably the season when a greenhouse becomes worth its weight in gold. Anyone who has ever tried to germinate seedlings on a windowsill and found their home overflowing with the resulting p

So many new types of Japanese flowering quince are now available that they have been the subject of a four-year trial by the RHS. Charles Quest-Ritson picks his favourites