Herbs are the powerhouses of the garden, kitchen and medicine cabinet. But they have so many other roles too, Jean Vernon explains.

Meet the little plants with big impact. Debi Holland introduces alpine plants.

Growing plants from seed is one of the most satisfying things you can do in gardening.

How do you tell our summer visitors apart? Jean Vernon helps you tell apart swallows, swifts, martins and more.

Are you confused about feeding your plants? Geoff Hodge explains what you need to know.

Not every garden boundary needs a fence or a trellis to delineate it. Sometimes you can use plants to create a soft screen between garden areas

In his Grow-Your-Own feature Martyn Cox recommends edible plants that not only taste great but also look good growing in your ornamental borders.

Hints, tips and ideas to improve your April garden.

Geoff Stonebanks shares his honest expertise about his secret (or not so secret) obsession with succulent plants.

Jean Vernon suggests a few ways to garden more gently, lessening your impact on the planet and its precious resources

Are you struggling to identify the little brown birds in your garden, Jean Vernon helps you to work out who’s who.

Here’s a recipe for a delicious dessert: rose and rhubarb knickerbocker glory; a.k.a rose and rhubarb ice cream sundae. It’s an easy-to-make pudding!

Spring is the best time to start composting. Milder temperatures encourage rapid decomposition, and there’s plenty of green waste available from grass cuttings and garden prunings, as well as suitable kitchen waste.

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

Martyn Cox gives us his ten favourite gardening hacks that every gardener should know.

Walking your garden for five to 10 minutes on a regular basis means you can stop pests like aphids and slugs getting out of control and becoming a problem.