Spice your plot

Val Bourne celebrates a sturdy flower that twinkles in the autumn sun, proving that the season’s finale can be just as vibrant as its peak

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Lift your spirits and your landscape with easy pops of colour in any border

Vibrant shades that bring warmth and sunshine to the garden

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour

There’s something very special about colchicums, which are also known as autumn crocus. Their dainty pink or white flowers emerge as if by magic, long before the leaves appear. Like elegant young débu