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Saturday, 27 February, 2021

Gardens
Windcliff: an American life story in two gardens
Skill, resolve and a touch of eccentricity have sustained Daniel Hinkley’s horticultural journey
Friday, 19 February, 2021

Gardens
Fifty words for snowdrops
The early spring flower is the stuff of poetry and in this chill lockdown winter it is particularly inspiring
Friday, 12 February, 2021

Gardens
The ‘big data’ of botany
First used to identify plants found in the wild, herbaria now have a wider value for breeding and biodiversity
Friday, 5 February, 2021

Gardens
No mountain required — the consoling charms of alpine plants
These are some of nature’s loveliest flowers, and small enough for pots and balconies
Friday, 29 January, 2021

Gardens
Magnificent seven: these are the plants every new garden needs
Recent converts wondering how to fill the space should begin with a magnolia
Friday, 22 January, 2021

Gardens
The Tokachi Millennium Forest, a landscape for a thousand years
Japan’s Hokkaido island is the site of a bold project to save natural habitats
Friday, 15 January, 2021

Gardens
Packets of possibility: what seeds to sow now
Whether you envisage a wildflower meadow or a cultivated garden, it is time to plan for a happier season
Friday, 8 January, 2021

Gardens
The year the garden became our lifeline
As if to counter the bleakness of the pandemic, nature provided the conditions for a plant grower’s paradise
Friday, 1 January, 2021

Gardens
The badgers hold a Broxit spectacular
The highlight is a performance of ‘Spinderella’, starring a squirrel with dyed blonde fur
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Friday, 4 December, 2020

Gardens
The best botanic garden Christmas light shows
Gardens across the world have had to limit visitor numbers but their winter wonderlands remain an inspiration
Friday, 27 November, 2020

Gardens
What to plant for our new mild Novembers
Our columnist chooses the best for prolonged flowering — and has some tips on autumn tidying
Friday, 20 November, 2020

House & Home
Gin, a tonic for the garden
The trade is flourishing with the use of botanicals such as coriander, raspberries and lemongrass as flavourings
Friday, 13 November, 2020

Gardens
Hello house plants: how we became a nation of indoor gardeners
There is plenty of historical precedent for indoor growing but during lockdown sales have surged
Friday, 6 November, 2020

Gardens
How to create awesome autumn colour
This year’s mild season has given us a ravishing, long-lasting display. What should you grow to maximise the effect?
Friday, 30 October, 2020

Gardens
Cyclamen, an autumn-flowering joy
Our columnist recommends this seasonal staple to all gardeners and answers queries from novices
Friday, 23 October, 2020

Gardens
The constantly curious gardener
After 50 years, the passion and innovation of the man behind Ashwood Nurseries are undimmed
Friday, 16 October, 2020

Gardens
Mushrooms can be mind-altering — but do they have minds?
Known for their taste, health benefits and ‘magical’ properties, fungi may also ‘think’, says a new book
Friday, 9 October, 2020

Gardens
What the poet planted: William Wordsworth’s garden at Dove Cottage
He grew everything from primroses to parsnips, while writing some of his greatest work
Friday, 2 October, 2020

Gardens
Taxing taxonomists: why do botanists change the names of plants?
Choosing autumn-flowering varieties has taken on a confusing complexity
Friday, 25 September, 2020

Gardens
The fairytale beauty of Gresgarth Hall
This Lancashire Eden was once ‘bleak and daunting like Wuthering Heights’
Friday, 18 September, 2020

Gardens
The promise of bulbs
Choose wisely what you plant, protect it from prowlers and enjoy the success of your labours next spring
Friday, 11 September, 2020

ReviewHistory books
The Invention of Medicine by Robin Lane Fox — time and healing
An exploration of early medicine makes for a vivid ride through ancient Greece
Friday, 11 September, 2020

Gardens
The sublime flowery borders of Newby Hall
Our columnist is inspired by the double borders that run for more than 170 metres at this Yorkshire garden
Friday, 4 September, 2020

Gardens
Why Dove Cottage nursery is a perennial favourite among readers
The Halifax garden’s fantastic selection led our columnist to promptly break his five-plant rule
Friday, 28 August, 2020

Gardens
The hidden meanings in Jane Austen’s literary gardens
The novelist used plants, flowers and landscapes to incredible effect — a subtle style often lost in this year’s film adaptation of ‘Emma’