Sow, grow, thrive

In a world that still mistakes perfectionism for passion, the garden offers a humbling antidote – nature will always have the final say

Niall McCauley explains the ethos behind his permaculture-led garden that connects him to nature and a growing community

I moved to a new home a few years ago, and its garden needed a major revamp to suit my needs. In the past two issues I’ve shown you how I assessed and redesigned the garden, to help you tackle similar

Ross Pearson extols the happiness that comes from learning and embracing traditional skills

When I started out in garden design, I would do rather naive black-and-white sketches in an attempt to convey my design ideas. They were hit and miss. One client asked if I would colour in my sketches

Science is proving what gardeners have always known – that tending plants and spending time outdoors is soothing to mind, body and soul