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Robin Lane Fox writes a gardening column for the FT Weekend supplement. - -
Rules of green thumb
When it comes to garden design, Robin Lane Fox finds it extraordinarily difficult to lay down any but the most obvious guidelines
Clearing the stage
After three years of admiring his flower borders in full autumn, Robin Lane Fox realises this season that the plants have started running over each other
Blaze of glory
Thanks to clear skies and cool nights, new varieties of trees are turning up and the best ones are offering their most colourful autumnal display, writes Robin Lane Fox
Ninfa-mania
Lying partly among the ruined streets of a medieval Italian township, ‘the world’s most romantic garden’ deserves all the praise it gets, writes Robin Lane Fox
Turn some old leaves
Robin Lane Fox gets useful sowing tips for October from a man who really knows how to do it – Arthur Hellyer, former gardening columnist of the FT
Turf war
To ensure that there will be flowers next spring, Robin Lane Fox recommends planting animal-repellent narcissi and muscari bulbs
Ripe old age
In spite of the dry weather, October can be a heavenly month for serious gardeners as more good varieties of autumn plants are on sale, writes Robin Lane Fox
Under the volcano
Robin Lane Fox travels to the highlands of Ecuador on horseback and checks out local flora that are believed by some to have medicinal powers
Out, damned spot
Robin Lane Fox reports on British efforts to keep roses blemish-free, from mulching bushes with compost in the spring to choosing the most resistant varieties
War of the roses
Robin Lane Fox consults with the New York Botanical Garden that is helping develop breeds that are resistant to the dreaded black spot and other diseases
