Inspired by nature

When buying a tin of paint, it can be easy to take for granted, or simply not wonder, what ingredients might be inside. As a material that is going to be used to envelop our lives, covering the vast m

As my taxi from Lewes station speeds towards Glyndebourne, the country seat of the Christie family, and home to its eponymous opera festival, I notice a small hill with a wind turbine slowly spinning

Your guide to the gardening jobs to be getting on with throughout the year

Many plant cultivars have come and gone since Amateur Gardening was first published. Sue Bradley looks at the reasons why some are longer-lived than others and examines a few classics

A keen fruit, vegetable and house-plant grower, Anne was formerly the glasshouse supervisor at RHS Garden Wisley. Matthew is Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks. Pippa is on

As the sea withdraws, Lindisfarne's causeway emerges from the water, beckoning visitors to explore a wild island rich in religious history