candle lantern hanging from snowy branches

Natural celebrations

Happy Winter Solstice. Traditionally celebrated on the shortest day of the year, winter solstice falls a few days before Christmas.

Summer bulbs for planting in spring

Getting ready for spring

It may be cold, wet, miserable and depressing outside but there’s still lots you can do outdoors to get your garden ready for spring.

Cornus alba Sibirica

Five great winter stem dogwoods

Adding colour and interest into your garden doesn’t just mean you need lots of flowers. Here are five great winter stemmed dogwoods for your garden.

Creating winter drama in containers

Give your faded baskets and plants a new lease of life to create your own winter wonderland, says Geoff Hodge

Japanese anemone 'Wild Swan'

Autumn containers

Add some wow factor to your pots, planters and containers and give them the staying power from autumn through to spring.

Are trees good for the birds?

There is something magical about watching birds feed in your own garden. But it’s not just about putting out bird food. What we grow in our gardens can be a vital lifeline too. As winter approaches there is much we can do to help wildlife get through the cold bleak months.

Grow fabulous hellebores

Hellebore winter flowers are the winter wonders of the garden. These beautiful plants have stunning winter flowers and are a beacon of wonder in the coldest months.

What’s so festive about holly and ivy?

Jean Vernon extols the virtues of the winter evergreens holly and ivy explores some of the myths and legends that relate to some of these seasonal plants

Five great hellebores

The hellebore is a fabulous winter garden stalwart. Specialist nurseryman John Massey chooses five of his favourites.

How can I grow crops out of season?

Vicki Cooke, kitchen garden keeper at the Royal Hampton Court Palace, reveals some historical tricks of the trade to force plants into growth out of season

What shrubs should I plant in my garden?

Viburnums for every season Though their individual flowers are small, and they cannot compete with more showy shrubs for floral display, the sheer usefulness of viburnums makes them essential garden plants. With diverse habits, often colourful berries and foliage that adds texture and colour to the garden all year, there is always one viburnum that […]

Can I create a garden themed Christmas?

When you think of Christmas and the garden, for me the top two things that come to mind are holly and ivy. These are two of the traditional and stereotypical decorations for this time of year. Why not gather some from your own garden and hang around your doorways and window frames to really give […]

Winter garden joy

Award winning garden designer Geoff Stonebanks helps find joy in the winter garden and shows how garden sculpture can add much interest.

leucojum

Midwinter at Driftwood Garden

Geoff Stonebanks shares some garden beauty in midwinter from Driftwood Garden – his garden by the sea.

lavenderlavender

Get 10% OFF your first order

Be the first to get our latest special offers, gardening tips and news. Sign up and get 10% OFF your first order!

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.