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I'm creating a super-list of the best vegetable varieties to grow. Out of curiosity, I threw myself on the mercy of Twitter. I asked the garden and allotment bloggers which one vegetable variety they wouldn't…
If you want inspiration, visit an English country garden. The romantic mix of colour, abundance and formality appeals to people everywhere. Parham House & Gardens in Sussex holds the annual Parham Garden Weekend on the…
Would you renovate a garden over a couple of years? Or would you just call in the diggers and start again from scratch? Warning! You may miss out if you clear it completely. Posy Gentles…
Do you mainly think about the flowers when you're planning your garden? I do. I can't remember when I last chose a plant specifically for its foliage. But foliage is often 90% of the garden. We…
Landscaping is the most expensive element in your garden. And it's the hardest part to get right. I went round a stunningly planted private garden last summer, which was almost completely ruined by the use…
What does the term ‘child-friendly garden’ mean to you? Does a family garden have to have lots of colourful plastic and a bald lawn? You can have a garden that both you and your children love…
You can revive your garden without spending too much money. Do you look out of your window and feel your garden has lost its sparkle? Or maybe you've moved house, and have a perfectly reasonable…
Are you one of those busy people who goes to work in the dark - then come back in the dark - for around six months of the year? Does your commute feel like time…
What will you be doing differently in the garden next year? I've looked back over the pictures and interviews of last year to see what new tips, directions and ideas will be on my must-do…
You may be surprised to discover than gardening is not the same as 'green' gardening. Do you - as an 'ordinary gardener' - feel guilty about spraying your plants with chemicals or buying a peat-based…