Trade secrets: weave a cone

For basket maker and sculptor Sue Kirk, willow isn’t just a passion, it’s a way of life. It is the material she works with to create her sweeping, curvaceous sculptures and striking contemporary baske

Toby explains how to take action now to stop weeds in their tracks

Far more than a walking aid, a properly made stick is a tangible–not to mention very useful– link to the land itself, says Gabriel Stone

Work your way through your borders, removing dandelion flowerheads before they get the chance to set seed. Flowers of dandelions are a useful source of early nectar for pollinators but if they are abl

Define your borders and support border plants that tend to flop by using salvaged or recycled pieces of wood. Varying lengths and widths work well and you only need a few sound planks to tame and comp

There are a whole host of lovely small trees that will grow happily in your metre and bring wildlife into your garden, whether it’s for food, shelter or a nesting site. At this time of year it’s best