The spice of life

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

In this new series, Ellen Mary explains how to make use of this seasonal stalwart herb

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

This versatile herb has so many beneficial uses says Ellen Mary

Raymond Blanc’s veggie favourites

John Hoyland never misses a chance to scour a second-hand bookshop for old gardening books, not only for advice, but for a glimpse into past gardening lives