01/01/2012Things to do in the garden in JanuaryPlant 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...
01/04/2011Butterflies bouncing backSome of Britain's rarest butterflies are increasing in numbers and seem to be benefiting from the prolonged cold spell. The cold weather...
03/06/2011Promoting bee-friendly plantsThe RHS is launching a campaign that encourages gardeners to grow more pollinator-friendly plants. The initiative is linked to an upcoming BBC...
03/06/2011Lutyens garden restoredA garden in Derbyshire designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens has been rescued from dereliction and restored after the discovery of an original plan. ...
01/07/2011RHS Plant of the YearThe winner of the RHS Chelsea 2011 Plant of the Year was announced as
Anemone 'Wild Swan', displayed by Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants. ...
09/09/2011Citrus Longhorn BeetleGardeners are being asked by the Food and Environmental Research Agency and the RHS to look out for two newly introduced pests - the citrus longhorn...
09/09/2011British Chilli IntroductionA 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...
09/09/2011Ken MuirFruit 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...