It doesn't happen often but, once in a while, the Perfect Day comes along and leaves a lingering residue of contentment, inspiration,...

An ice-cream scoop is the perfect tool for removing squash seeds. Snow clinging to the roof tiles suggests a lunch of warming soups and...

My favourite thing at the weekend is to take five minutes to think through the day ahead before getting out of bed. (Once up, the reality ...

I'd show you my spuds but, really, they all look the same.  Last year's potato harvest was a bit pathetic (Charlottes, Rooste...

I met Naomi Schillinger a couple of years ago after realising that she lived and gardened not far from me in North London. Having follo...

My first bee of 2013! Two weeks ago, as I retraced my steps around the walled garden at Capel Manor, I spotted this little bee getting b...

Stop Press!  Free Day Friday: if you're interested in visiting any of the four RHS gardens, have a look at this link . It would appear ...