Science is proving what gardeners have always known – that tending plants and spending time outdoors is soothing to mind, body and soul

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Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot

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Andrew Oldham explains how fostering a spirit of togetherness can help to banish the winter blues

Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B