Press flowers in the microwave!

Making confetti out of your home-grown flowers is a profound way of adding extra sentimental value to a wedding. Nurturing your own blooms into a way to celebrate a special day is really rewarding. Pl

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

The best way to get an abundance of cut flowers, be it for a wedding or a bedside posy, is to grow them yourself. You can, as I often do, simply go outside into the garden and snip a handful of whatev

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

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

A cutting patch, whatever the size, will give a warm glow of satisfaction in the garden, says Sue Fisher