Sea of scented ripples

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

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

On a windswept bluff in West Sussex lies an artist’s glorious garden – a quiet triumph shaped by salt spray and shifting tides

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

With the beach just a pebble’s throw away, this once-barren Suffolk garden is now a dreamy mix of relaxed, contemporary planting that thrives in the salt-laden winds