A few years ago I was in Greece with friends visiting a garden that I’d been working on. It was spring, and the wisteria in the garden was in full flower and at its very best. As we walked into the ga

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

Our world is communicated to us through five key senses, and it’s these senses that are our navigators, allowing us to have a multiplicity of experiences. Whether it’s guiding us away from danger or e

To mark our 40th birthday, we launched a landmark survey investigating how nature affects mental wellbeing. Is pottering around outside better than pounding the treadmill at the g ym? Is a walk in the park as good as weeding your garden? Which British flower is the best mood-booster? The results are in…

Keeping an eye on your plants can help you nip problems in the bud

Michael reveals some brilliant varieties for every space