Dorset gardener Amy Bolton has been drying herbs from her small garden for over 20 years and in recent years has managed to …

Bamboo is an incredible plant. Fast growing, the largest member of the grass family, tough as steel, and it can be beautiful…

Sweet, succulent figs may sound like exotic treats for warmer climes, but if you choose the right variety, you can enjoy hom…

Local councillor Andrea Foster has been trying to get home owners to get involved in gardening and try and make their front …

All types of basil are members of the mint family and some basil varieties have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years an…

These fabulously colourful plants, also known as woodbines provide the most powerful scent and are a magnet for wildlife. Wi…

Honey fungus infection can be deadly for plants.  New research suggests it is present in four out of ten gardens in the UK. …

Ex-Devon policeman Malcolm Foster is now a passionate gardener in retirement, and he writes that keeping gardening throughou…

Not only prized for their edible yields, globe artichokes are also attractive, ornamental plants, that can add stature and d…

A rose in winter needs attention so it can delight us with perfect blooms in late spring and summer. Rose winter pruning is …