It’s Roses all the Way at Chedigny

Perhaps not known for his greenfingers, it seems apt to quote the musician Paul Weller, who in 1978 gave us the great lyric ‘No matter where I roam, I will return to my English rose’. Because no matter how many other garden plants come and go, the popularity of the garden rose never seems to diminish. You might not see many in a Chelsea Flower Show garden but us gardeners know some good plants when we see them and roses regularly top polls for the nation’s favourite flower.

Fast-growing vines are a great way to add greenery and privacy to your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking to cover a fence or a wall, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Thinking of planting roses, why not give the old varieties a try. Our favourite is the Portland Roses. Amongst this group are to be found not only some of the finest of old roses but also some of the most useful.They are all continuous or repeat flowering and of accommodating proportions. They can

The English Rose Darcey Bussell bred by David Austin

Cyclamen Coum the hardiest of them all. I have always been keen to add Cyclamen Coum in the garden for Winter interest. In the past I planted dry corms with little success.

The memory of last July is seared into my mind. Recalled through a painful cringe.

These Best Narrow Trees for Containers & Small Gardens can help you bring a dash of greenery using tall specimens in pots!

Edible pod peas provide instant gratification from your veggie garden. You can just pick, pop them in your mouth, and enjoy. No shelling! No forks! No dishes!Of course, you can also

For those of us who love roses, they are the indisputable queens of the garden, and we would never be without their beautiful flowers and their scent, which hangs on the air in summer. Rose haters are perplexed by our unwavering devotion and complain of the rose's susceptibility to sickness; this is fair, since many roses can be affected by fungal diseases, including the rather medieval-sounding black spot, which marks leaves with dark blotches. Thankfully, the worst outbreaks of rose sickness can be prevented with clever cultivar selection, planting, and maintenance, so that your summer profusion of roses is nothing but a joy.  

Propagating is a fun, inexpensive way to produce new plants, either to use in the garden or to give as gifts. Roses are relatively easy to duplicate, and you can never have enough roses, so it's well worth a go.  

The Royal Horticultural Society of London challenged everyone this year who could make a pocket-sized realistic garden, and people didn’t disappoint! Here are the best Small Balcony Garden Ideas from Chelsea Flower Show!

Have you heard of the astronaut space salad? Hint: it’s exactly what you think it might be. This expertly designed combination of foods was created to offer space pioneers a balanced, nutritious meal while also being delicious. Learn what makes this salad unique, plus how you can reap its benefits at home (no spaceship required).