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Robin Lane Fox writes a gardening column for the FT Weekend supplement.
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This stunning variety proliferates in a hedge, while others climb walls or sit in pots — in whatever form, the rose is a flowery miracle
The BBC’s interpretation of the social comedy prompts horticultural musings through Nancy Mitford’s eyes
Hedgerows are as important as trees for capturing carbon and increasing biodiversity — and easier to plant
With the famous event postponed until September, now is a good time to enjoy this nearby historic institution
The illustrious Sussex garden remains a standard bearer for adventurous gardening
Eager newbies and veterans have been buying almost anything available at nurseries — but sharp May frosts can still bite
Plants hate the combination of drought and cold winds — but let’s look forward to May’s displays of ceanothus and viburnum
The RHS Plant Finder lists more than 80,000 different plants and where to locate them
Meadows have been depleted by councils and farmers but Prince Charles and others are seeking to redress the balance
Choose big and foolproof seeds such as sunflowers, which grow fast and last long
Store-bought, imported produce lacks zing and, as our columnist finds, does cooking no favours
Our columnist on what to tidy and trim — and a royal procession of clematis to plant
From this weekend, 3,600 gardens in England and Wales will welcome visitors
How to sow seeds of hope during dark times
Now his prints of the water lilies at Giverny have been reimagined in a Florida show
Consider some neglected beauties to plant now in a sunny raised bed or pot
Robin Lane Fox on the flower that has delighted us for 4,000 years
Skill, resolve and a touch of eccentricity have sustained Daniel Hinkley’s horticultural journey
The early spring flower is the stuff of poetry and in this chill lockdown winter it is particularly inspiring
First used to identify plants found in the wild, herbaria now have a wider value for breeding and biodiversity
These are some of nature’s loveliest flowers, and small enough for pots and balconies
Recent converts wondering how to fill the space should begin with a magnolia
Japan’s Hokkaido island is the site of a bold project to save natural habitats
Whether you envisage a wildflower meadow or a cultivated garden, it is time to plan for a happier season
As if to counter the bleakness of the pandemic, nature provided the conditions for a plant grower’s paradise
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