This fascinating tour explores the county’s most beautiful and varied gardens, with a highlight visit to Alnwick Castle and ...

Plus a feast of gardens to enjoy!

Cabbages are a versatile vegetable belonging to the brassica family, and come in a range of different colours and shapes, and with different leaf textures. They take up a lot of growing space and are ...

A great way to get a succession of blooms all spring is to plant up one large container with several layers of different bulbs. It also gives you maximum flower power in a small space. In this ...

Pergolas make a great focal point in gardens, and there's a wide range of plants they can support. There are many ways to use them, too. A path covered with a pergola can help create a sense of ...

Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a star role in borders in summer will need tidying up in ...

Hanging baskets add long-lasting colour, height and interest to patios, doorways and balconies. The best plants for hanging baskets are tender perennials and annuals that have been bred to flower for ...

Some winter-flowering plants also benefit pollinators, providing pollen and nectar for species such as bumblebees, which are increasingly found foraging in the winter months. These flowers can ...

An allotment isn't just a space for you to grow fruit and vegetables. It's also a place where you can relax, be part of a community and get some exercise. With luck, patience and hard work, you'll be ...

Crab apples are hardy trees and tolerant of a range of soils, but will grow best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. For the first few years, make sure your newly planted crab ...

Rosemary looks good all year and is great for pots, the veg patch and the allotment. It's aromatic leaves can be used in a variety of ways and its flowers are extremely popular with bees. Rosemary ...

Planting, weeding and seed sowing are all enjoyable jobs, but they can be the cause of sore knees and stiff joints, even after short periods. Thankfully, garden kneelers come to the rescue. With a ...