Garden Features

Garden presenter & author Pippa Greenwood

1001 ways to be a better gardener with Pippa Greenwood!

Royal Horticultural Society

The Royal Horticultural Society, is the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

The world's greatest flower show; The world's greatest job

Imagine being responsible for managing the world's greatest flower show! Well that's the task facing Alex Baulkwill, Show Manager for RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Practical gifts for the gardener in your life

It's that time of year again when we are thinking of gifts for the gardener in our life.

Perennial - the horticulturists' charity

Did you know there is a national charity that provides help and support specifically for anyone who works or has worked in horticulture?

The Bowes Museum

A collection of treasures, The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle in County Durham.

Ancient Estate Reunited forever

The National Trust has acquired Godolphin House and Garden - one of Cornwall's most breathtaking historic estates.

The Chile Man - revisted!

Julian Livsey co-creature of thechileman.org an online database for the Capsicum genus and its varieties, has had a busy year - Reckless catches up on The Chile Man.

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The Hardy Plant Society

Britain has a wealth of plant societies and in the first of a new series Sandy Felton discovers the valuable work of The Hardy Plant Society.

Digging out the benefits of the allotment

Sandy Felton digs out the benefits of allotment gardening where demand is outstripping supply in many of our towns and cities.

Castle Howard – An English Idyll

Castle Howard and its grounds offer the visitor a quintessentially English experience. The gardens have timeless quality, that beckons you to return - again and again.

Visit Cotswold's finest gardens in 2007

Visitors to the Cotswolds are being given a unique opportunity throughout 2007 to open up a secret world and discover some of the UK's finest gardens.

What’s coming up in the garden this season?

Andrew McIndoe, Deputy Managing Director of Hillier Garden Centres and Nurseries, takes a look at trends for the new gardening season.

Holidays for garden lovers!

Short breaks in the UK and Abroad with Hillier. Tours for 2007 includes 'Finest Gardens of the Cote D’Azur' (10th to 13th April 2007)' for further details .....

Leading Cultivated Plant Conservation Charity

Conserving plants of the past for gardeners of the future - The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG)

The Spiritual Japanese Garden

Sandy Felton takes a look at the art of Japanese Gardening. From Feng Shui & 18th Century tea houses to Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons!

The Hellebores are coming!

Renowned plantsman and lecturer, Barry Glick (aka The Cyber-Plantsman) - writes about this amazing plant.

Rose Renaissance

In collaboration with David Austin® Roses,  Sandy Felton explores the fascination with the rose and why it is one of our best loved flowers.

Summer Special - Pets and the Garden

The Pet Health Council to issue some tips for pet owners so that both you and your pet can make the most of your garden this summer .....

Garden Restorations - Croome Park

The National Trust's restoration of Croome Park - 'Capability' Brown's first completed commission as an independent designer and pioneer of English Landscape style of gardening.

Chile pepper varieties & www.thechileman.org project

Chillies, chilli, paprika, capsicums or chili peppers, it doesn't matter what you call them; growing chile peppers is very popular these days! ..... Chillie enthusiast Julian Livsey, shows how you can get involved and grow your own .....

The Medicine Chest in your Garden

Julie Foster, the professional aromatherapist and name behind the very successful Potions & Possibilities brand, explains that the essential oils that form the basis of aromatherapy treatments can often be found in your own garden. More details .....

Garden Restorations

Reckless takes a look at the stunning revival of the Jekyll Garden at The Manor House, Upton Grey. More details .....

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