National flowers of the world

Decorating the land with their brilliant and varied hues, our native flora–which operate as clocks, calendars and Nature’s medicine cabinet–are simply blooming brilliant,

‘A short walk around the garden can be like a world tour’

Collector Natalia Willmott is inspired by the garden for interior decoration with an individual touch

SUMMER came early this year, which means that ...

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

Once dismissed as the naff staple of garage forecourts, the humble ’mum is enjoying a renaissance as the autumnal flower du jour . Naomi Slade explains why