I like the slow-quick-slow burn of early spring, with the leaves unfurling slowly but surely. Some plants are decidedly cautious; whitebeams and catalpa won’t show themselves for weeks, while impatien

Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now

I’m bringing my summer stars

There comes a time every year, somewhere between the middle of March and the first week of April, when I am possessed by my garden. It runs through my veins like a dancing river, occupies my sleep wit

Around 35 years ago, I walked into Barnsdale Gardens as a trained but young gardener who probably thought he knew more than he really did! Anyway, that day changed everything for me. My new boss was G

This month! 68 Around the garden 73 Flowers 77 Pruning 81 Adam’s essentials 83 House plants 84 Back to basics 86 Greenhouse 89 Wildlife 90 Fruit & veg Toward the end of March, as pond water starts to