Stephanie Hafferty provides her pick of the more unusual perennials for tasty and nutritious meals

Design solutions

When it comes to flavour, herbs pack a mighty punch. With a well-planned herb plot on the smallholding, you can enjoy a pinch of this and a sprinkling of that right through the year, writes Clare Hunt

In gardens where space is limited there are many solutions for making them look bigger – and for bringing you closer to nature

There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

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