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RABY RISING
Lord and Lady Barnard reimagine their stunning castle and gardens in County Durham.
honey, i bought a castle
The Real Housewives of Toronto star who is bringing a Kentish castle back to life.
chelsea’s hidden gem
I pay a visit to London’s oldest botanic garden, the Chelsea Physic Garden.
A gardening love affair
Designer Jinny Blom on why nature and creativity can be such happy bedfellows.
a living library
Plant Heritage ensures British gardeners will continue to enjoy plants cultivated over the centuries.
back to the future at blenheim
How new head gardener Andy Mills is transforming the grounds of the historic palace in Oxfordshire.
reborn in the borders
Diana Yates on how her beautiful Scottish garden at Greenfields has helped her cope with tragedy.
miss wilmott’s ghost
The famously prickly female horticulturist is seen in a more balanced light.
A garden fit for a king
I take a look around the wonderful gardens at Highgrove created by King Charles III.
A TV legend’s legacy
Barnsdale, the gardens created by the late Geoff Hamilton, celebrates its 40th birthday.
The king of containers
Danish social media star Claus Dalby on colourful pots in the garden.
Dahlia star
Philippa Stewart of Justdahlias grows dazzling blooms to sell fresh and dried.
Grasping the nettle
Author Tamsin Westhorpe tells me about her lifelong love of horticulture.
Slugs and dandelions
Why embracing weeds and wildlife is the future of gardening.
Queen of the castle
Emma, Duchess of Rutland, talks about her ghostly predecessor in Belvoir Castle gardens.
The complete botanist
Botanist and artist Chris Thorogood tells me about his new book ‘Chasing Plants’.
First ladies of British blooms
I talk homegrown bouquets with the founders of Wolves Lane Flower Company.
Family plot
How Zara Gordon Lennox and her husband transformed an overgrown walled garden.
Tread lightly on this earth
I talk to leading designer Marian Boswall about the joys of sustainable gardening.
Healing houseplants
How indoor greenery can promote health and wellbeing.