Ubiquitous tufts of yellow

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

Sophie Robinson reveals how this cheerful colour can bring hopefulness – and some decorating verve – into our homes

DREAM PLANT GROW PICK MAKE BUY

Sally Coulthard reveals the darker side of some of our most bewitching blooms

IT’S midsummer, and this is usually the season when gardens are supposed to look their best – brimming with colour, buzzing with life, weed-free and calm, relaxing places for lounging with friends or

Try the trend for plants that taste as good as they look