The search for still-life subjects led the artist Kate Friend to some of the greatest gardens and gardeners in the country, discovers Tiffany Daneff

Designing in the depths of winter captivates me. I almost prefer the sparsity and lack of choice to the huge overwhelm of summer. For this striking yet surprisingly simple natural staircase design, yo

Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot

To walk around a midwinter garden on a fine day when everything has shrunk down to its essential elements is like walking around a gallery. You can take your time, see things with fresh eyes and be ch

Still Life Flowers in a Jug at Charleston, ...

Winter can feel desolate and draining at times. It can be hard to see the beauty in among the mud and inclement weather, but it is there – we just need to look a little closer and work a little harder