What Garden and nursery where all plants are propagated by hand from material collected in the garden. Where East Sussex. Size Garden of just over one acre in a site of around two-and-a-half acres. Soil Heavy Wealden clay, slowly improved over the ye

This small garden in Los Angeles presented several challenges for designer Neive Tierney of Nectar Landscape Design. Among the problems she needed to solve was the fact that the floors of the home were much higher than the grade of the garden, and a

What Garden of a perennials nursery offering a naturalistic palette that bridges the gap between a specialist and conventional wholesale nursery.Where Wiltshire. Size Four-and-a-half acre nursery, including a half-acre display garden, within an 11-ac

Ten years ago while working as photographer for numerous garden books and magazines, including this one, Britt Willoughby came across the tulips known as Dutch historic, which include some of the flamed and feathered 'broken' tulips that famously cha

Back in the spring of 2009, I had the pleasure of meeting Beverly McConnell, a formidable Antipodean plantswoman, internationally known for her garden Ayrlies in New Zealand. While showing her around the garden where I work, she remarked on the bount

1 Common name for an iris, but before lily it's a Hesperantha (4) 4 Prunus spinosa tree, bears sloe fruits (10) 9 Largest genus of conifer trees … from lupin usually (5) 10 Lays out quantity of money for this rockery plant (7) 11 Their crushed shells

What Contemporary country garden. Where Cambridgeshire. Size 3,000 square metres of garden set in just over five acres. Soil Free-draining, lime-rich loam. Climate Temperate, but drier than the rest of the UK (average minimum temperatures of -6°C to

This is the perfect planter for bringing a shady spot to life. Its simple textured pattern combined with the softening of moss gives it a patina of age that particularly suits this cool combination of shady planting. When I found it, it was already h

The day after I interview Andy Jasper – at Gertrude Jekyll's former house and garden at Munstead Wood in Surrey – about his plans as director of gardens and parklands at the National Trust, I receive an email announcing his resignation. Was it someth

A new Mediterranean-style garden designed by Andy Sturgeon has opened at The National Trust's Beningbrough Hall near York. Evoking a southern European hillside, the design has breathed new life into an underused area of the garden. Thousands of plant

What Naturalistic garden surrounded by flat, open meadows. Where The Netherlands. Size Three acres. Soil Very poor sandy soil. Climate Warm sunny summers and cold winters. Regular rainfall and wind. Hardiness zone USDA 8. Waves of grasses, including

Earliest gardening memory My grandparents had a big vegetable garden and I used to help them plant potatoes, sow seeds, weed and water. I vividly remember feeling the rich Ukrainian soil between my fingers. First plant love Sunflowers. I love their t

This is a perennial nasturtium with attractive, small, clover-like foliage and a much finer demeanour than its annual cousins. This herbaceous climber retreats into its hardy tubers each winter, which are best situated in the shade of shrubs. It perf

Pumpkins bring joy – just place the little, white variety called 'Baby Boo' in the hands of a small child and watch their eyes light up. When they are a few years older, pass them a bright-orange pumpkin such as 'Sankt Martin' that weighs about the s

What A group of Asian perennial species and hybrids that currently fall within the genus Anemone. Known collectively as Japanese anemones (although none actually originate in Japan), they are also known as autumn-flowering anemones and windflowers. S

The Botanic Garden is the latest offering from award-winning writer and garden historian Ambra Edwards and – like all her books – it does not disappoint. Blending history, science, plants and people, it is both absorbing and instructive. Despite its

My friend Adrian once arrived at my door with pots of bluebells, a gift of bulbs dug from his garden. “I'm afraid there might be a few 'strays' in there too; I couldn't separate them,” he said, handing me three rammed pots of Hyacinthoides non-script

What A genus of around 60 species, made up mostly of alpine and meadow perennials. There are a few annual species, but this feature focuses on the perennial border phlox Phlox paniculata and its hybrids. Season Summer into early autumn. Size Around 1

To celebrate the success of the award-winning Gardens Illustrated podcast Talking Gardens, we will be recording a special episode in front of a live audience this September at the Garden Museum. First-time Talking Gardens guest Sarah Raven will join

What A small, richly planted garden for a weekend cabin. Where Denmark. Size 150 square metres. Soil Both clay and sandy soils. Climate Coastal, but protected from harsh winds by planting. Hardiness zone USDA 8. Close to the Danish coast, in a protec