Garden gate

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

Sun, scent and super colour

When a friend came to visit recently she loved all the colour in our flower garden but she took one look at the veg garden and said, “Ah, food!” There’s nothing better than harvesting delicious fresh

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders