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Get the most out of your garden with great ideas and inspiration about planting, garden design, wildlife gardening and cooking from Richard Jackson and his team.

Plants
What can I grow for summer scent?

Published on 16th August 201816th August 2018 by Jean Vernon

Many garden plants have exquisite perfume and fragrance. Jean Vernon picks five plants that you can grow for summer scent.

Garden Inspiration
Five ways to Burglar Proof your garden

Published on 2nd August 2018 by Jean Vernon

We all know how to secure our homes and protect them from burglary, but what about our gardens? An outside space can be easy to access and provide a sheltered and protected route to our homes.

Freshly Picked Recipe
Gooseberry and Strawberry Greek Yoghurt Fool

Published on 31st July 20182nd August 2018 by Amanda Davies

A delicious recipe to make Gooseberry and Strawberry Greek Yoghurt Fool

Plants
What’s the buzz about gooseberries?

Published on 31st July 2018 by Vicki Cooke

Vicki Cooke, Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace explores the sweet and the sharp of gooseberries

Gardens to visit
Gardens to visit with children

Published on 26th July 201826th July 2018 by Jean Vernon

The great outdoors is a fantastic place for children to play, explore and learn. A garden offers all this and […]

Plants
My favourite roses

Published on 25th July 201826th July 2018 by Michael Marriott

Everyone loves roses. Michael Marriott from David Austin Roses has spent his career working with these wonderful plants and picks some of his favourites.