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Robin Lane Fox writes a gardening column for the FT Weekend supplement.
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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
The highlight is a performance of ‘Spinderella’, starring a squirrel with dyed blonde fur
Gardens across the world have had to limit visitor numbers but their winter wonderlands remain an inspiration
Our columnist chooses the best for prolonged flowering — and has some tips on autumn tidying
The trade is flourishing with the use of botanicals such as coriander, raspberries and lemongrass as flavourings
There is plenty of historical precedent for indoor growing but during lockdown sales have surged
This year’s mild season has given us a ravishing, long-lasting display. What should you grow to maximise the effect?
Our columnist recommends this seasonal staple to all gardeners and answers queries from novices
After 50 years, the passion and innovation of the man behind Ashwood Nurseries are undimmed
Known for their taste, health benefits and ‘magical’ properties, fungi may also ‘think’, says a new book
He grew everything from primroses to parsnips, while writing some of his greatest work
Choosing autumn-flowering varieties has taken on a confusing complexity
This Lancashire Eden was once ‘bleak and daunting like Wuthering Heights’
Choose wisely what you plant, protect it from prowlers and enjoy the success of your labours next spring
An exploration of early medicine makes for a vivid ride through ancient Greece
Our columnist is inspired by the double borders that run for more than 170 metres at this Yorkshire garden
The Halifax garden’s fantastic selection led our columnist to promptly break his five-plant rule
The novelist used plants, flowers and landscapes to incredible effect — a subtle style often lost in this year’s film adaptation of ‘Emma’
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