Hypnotic shades of blue

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Scented foliage and the hum of enraptured bees awaken the senses in a garden where monardas, with their shaggy blooms, are the stars

A late-flowering allium, as good in expectant bud as it is in bloom. Long scapes, stained purple, twist and turn as they ascend to flower. Mauve-purple droplets hover at about 30cm, making a fine comp

Kari-Astri Davies considers the role of women in hosta breeding, and regrets unlucky impulse purchases

Garden designer Isabelle Palmer shares her simple projects that will fill your outside space with colour

Finella Davenport A suburban garden in Cheshire ...