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When life is challenging, our gardens offer a form of escapism and self-healing too says Geoff Stonebanks.

You don’t need a huge garden to create a wildflower meadow-effect. Even small urban gardens can get the wildflower meadow effect, says Debi Holland.

Sometimes gardening is like dressing a theatre set. Geoff Stonebanks shares his successful gardening style.

Over recent years there has been much research indicating that gardens and green spaces are associated with better physical, social and mental health.

Glimpses of Driftwood by sea in the depths of winter.

Announcing the winners of our summer photo competition. Thank you to everyone who entered.

As Geoff Stonebanks marks a landmark birthday, he shares some secrets he has learned along the way.

Jean Vernon explores what it means to have a resilient garden.

Take a walk through Driftwood by Sea with owner, Geoff Stonebanks.

Get the best from your garden by making simple, but powerful changes, says Geoff Stonebanks.

Jean Vernon finds some true botanical wonders from this year’s show.

Flower shows keep on giving, even if you didn’t actually get there yourself. Here are five highlights from this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.

One of the best things about visiting a garden, is gleaning ideas for your own plot. So, a garden festival is a treasure trove ready to be mined.

In terms of gardens, there were some precious gems at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, says Jean Vernon.

When a garden is open to the public, can you still enjoy it yourself? Geoff Stonebanks is well-qualified to explore and explain. Spoiler alert – yes you can.

Debi Holland shares some effective ways to get the kids out into the garden.

If you are going to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, be sure not to miss these exciting highlights.

Summer pots can either make or break a garden. If you get it right and maintain them throughout the summer months, then your garden will come alive and be the envy of your neighbours. Here are a few of my secrets of success for great summer pots and planters.

If you want to celebrate the King’s Coronation your way, why not throw a garden party at home

Adding a water feature to your garden really does bring it to life, says Geoff Hodge.

March the 1st is the first day of meteorological spring and the launch date that most gardeners yearn for in the depths of winter. Read Jean Vernon’s tips on how to get our gardens ready for spring.

f you have any kind of outdoor space there are lots of ways to make more of it without busting the budget. Not only that but you can use your garden to grow and create things that you might otherwise buy.