Tell us about your career journey so far I was a student at Kew from 1988-1991, then went on to be Head Gardener at Mount Usher Gardens (Ireland), Inverewe Gardens...
As well as drought, experts believe the changing climate is causing more periods of heavy rain, which can lead to flooding. But there are beautiful and sustainable ways to deal...
One of the big trends in garden design at the moment is about how we look after and adapt soil conditions to suit different plants, mimicking natural habits and using deep mulches...
This is a classic way of serving asparagus, and for good reason. The salty ham and rustic soft sweet asparagus are a match made in heaven. It can be served...
As well as clustering smaller pots, you might have the space such as a roof terrace or side return that merits a large trough or planter where you can indulge...
This podcast isn’t about gardening as much as an insight into the lives of interesting women of note from designers to chefs, and the impact gardening has had on them. ...
If you’ve ever fancied dragging your TV outdoors to watch a bit of sport or a film on a warm summer’s evening surrounding by the scents and sounds of nature,...
With temperatures rising, this is a good time for growing vegetables in containers. As well as being ideal for those with limited space, having an informal cluster of containers with...
As well as increasing kerb appeal and improving the environment, having an abundantly planted front garden has a range of health and well-being benefits, scientists believe. In fact, RHS research...
Tell us about what led you into horticulture and your career journey? I’m a career changer and spent years in an office wondering why I didn’t enjoy my job, despite...
A solid path, or stepping stones in gravel or grass, is making way for something more interesting - stepping stones created with gorgeous ground cover plants. This softens the look of a path...
Cauliflower is perfect for curries as it absorbs the flavours. Using it in a biryani makes for a tasty combination of delicate fluffy rice and flavoursome tender cauliflower, all in...
Gardens Illustrated has launched a new podcast in which editor Stephanie Mahon invites prominent names in garden design to describe their fantasy garden, as well as discussing the people and...
Hortiwool’s fleece pads, made from 100% wool, have been used for sustainable packing for food insulation for many years, providing an eco-alternative to polystyrene. But the natural fibres of this...
Growing cut flowers is rising in popularity. Nurturing, picking and arranging your pretty home-grown blooms is great for the soul. It’s also cheaper and more eco-friendly than buying flowers that...
As we continue to invest more in our gardens, sculpture is increasingly being used to add personality, interest, a focal point or a touch of glamour to outdoor spaces. One...
Growing fruit trees in containers is ideal for smaller gardens and patios, adding spring blossom and fruit as well as hight and autumn colour. It’s important to invest in a...
Tell us about your journey into horticulture/transferable skills. I was brought up in Zimbabwe and spent a lot of my childhood outside. My parents loved gardening and had a wonderful...
Wild garlic is a fantastic spring green with a delicious flavour. Try swapping traditional basil pesto with this wild garlic version while the leaves are in season. Wild garlic is...
Presented by Carol and Danielle, the editors of the American gardening magazine, Fine Gardening, this in-depth horticultural podcast is lively and informative. A recent episode on growing spring greens will whet...
With the recent shortages of tomatoes in the supermarket, there’s even more reason to grow your own this season. The important thing with tomatoes is to get them growing and...
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