Fortress town where every stone tells a story

An exposed and neglected corner of a farmyard has been lovingly transformed into an inviting plot where unruly cottage garden favourites grow within formal parterres, and beyond, a productive and ornamental vegetable garden, orchard and wildflower meadow thrive

John is a gardening legend and here to answer your lovely questions

What created holes in canna leaves? Can you solve tomato woes? Read on…

The verdict is in: the versatile raised bed is a MODERN GARDEN must-have

Moles are a part of our garden biodiversity ...

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate