Actaea simplex atropurpurea group

Who needs flowers? These leafy lovelies come into their own in the cooler months

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Originally grown in Tudor times for medicinal use, astrantias gained wider popularity as their unusual blooms, with star-shaped bracts surrounding an endearing dome of tiny flowers, were worked on by

Grow the plants that butterflies love and watch them flock to your garden

These fuss-free, compact shrubs are guaranteed to provide colour and impact for years without growing out of control – which means less stress for you!