More than just a greenhouse

Garden writer Geoff Hodge explores the best cold frames for compact gardens – an ideal way to extend your growing season and a must-have companion for any greenhouse

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

HOW TO GET GREENER...

VENUS WAS ONE of the most popular entry-level ranges in the UK, beaten only by Sprite. Venus was launched at the Excel Caravan Show in 2012. The range didn’t quite hit its target until its profile was

When I started out in garden design, I would do rather naive black-and-white sketches in an attempt to convey my design ideas. They were hit and miss. One client asked if I would colour in my sketches

‘ Her dream house was surrounded by gardens: a berry garden, an apricot garden, a cherry garden, a persimmon garden, a potato garden, a vegetable garden and a huge compost.” Ana Roš, a passionate rock