As the sun sinks over the moat encircling Columbine Hall, reflections of the manor house stretch and soften on the still surface of the water. This is a profoundly romantic setting and, along with the

These are the ten plants that I use most often and the ones that I could not possibly live without. 1 AGAPANTHUS INAPERTUS Mid- to dark-blue, 7cm-long bells on very tall, bolt-upright stems, with many

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest

Across the grassy glades and sunlit spaces of Marwood Hill Gardens, early spring awakens to canopies of mature magnolias that shower the meandering paths with petals. It is a glorious spectacle, and o

Until the Covid pandemic, Upton Wold remained secreted away during the winter months, its treasures privy only to owners Ian and Caroline Bond, their friends and family. But towards the end of lockdow

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!