The oldest plants in the world

The Welsh word for hillock or high point is ‘crûg’, which, in the case of Crûg Farm Plants refers to a thickly planted mound, the site of a lookout with views over a Roman road between Conwy and nearb

Ever since the botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker ventured to the Himalayas on his 1847 plant-hunting expedition, this species-rich, biodiverse region has held a fascination for British plant lovers. It’s

Innovative 21st-century composting and mulching techniques combined with a 19th-century shelterbelt ensure that these famous gardens continue to thrive, writes Caroline Donald

Skilfully created by Christina Shand and filled with prized plants, Dyffryn Fernant sits harmoniously within an ancient Welsh landscape

Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer, and former chair of Gardeners' Question Time

Vote for your favourite in this annual national competition, says Ian Hodgson