Things to do in the garden in January

Plant trees and fruit trees when no danger of frost

Start off early potatoes by laying tubers in a tray to chit in a cool, light but...

Butterflies bouncing back
Some of Britain's rarest butterflies are increasing in numbers and seem to be benefiting from the prolonged cold spell.  The cold weather...

Promoting bee-friendly plants
The RHS is launching a campaign that encourages gardeners to grow more pollinator-friendly plants.  The initiative is linked to an upcoming BBC...

Lutyens garden restored

A garden in Derbyshire designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens has been rescued from dereliction and restored after the discovery of an original plan. ...

RHS Plant of the Year
The winner of the RHS Chelsea 2011 Plant of the Year was announced as Anemone 'Wild Swan', displayed by Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants. ...

Citrus Longhorn Beetle
Gardeners are being asked by the Food and Environmental Research Agency and the RHS to look out for two newly introduced pests - the citrus longhorn...

British Chilli Introduction
A new British-bred chilli could be the contender for the title of world's hottest chilli.  Initial tests of 'Bengal Naga' have put it at almost...

Ken Muir
Fruit expert, author and founder of the eponymous Essex fruit nursery Ken Muir died on 20 June, aged 85.  He is credited with being the first to...