Review: At West Dean by Jim Buckland and Sarah Wain
I remember once visiting a garden that was neatly divided into ‘his and ‘hers’ with radically different styles in the . . .
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Review: Oxford College Gardens by Tim Richardson
Oxford is better known for its academic achievements and historic buildings than its horticultural highlights but as Oxford College Gardens . . .
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Review: Island Gardens by Jackie Bennett
Optimism underpins a lot of gardening but few growers need it quite as much as those featured in a new . . .
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Review: Dahlias by Naomi Slade
I admit to being rather late to the dahlia-growing party. I’d always had a couple in pots but it wasn’t . . .
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Review: Great British Gardeners by Vanessa Berridge
Living and working in the Cotswolds, I’m well aware of the weight of gardening history. We’ve rare examples of horticultural . . .
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Review: ‘Revive Your Garden’ by Nick Bailey
Garden for long enough and the chances are you will need to undertake a rescue operation be it a complete . . .
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Review: Garden Style by Selina Lake
The style credentials of Selina Lake’s latest book are clear before you turn the first page. A cut away book . . .
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Review: The Book of Seeds by Dr Paul Smith
Seeds never cease to amaze me. Mixed with just a water and soil, and sometimes warmth, the driest, most shrivelled . . .
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Review: Wild Mocktails and Healthy Cocktails by Lottie Muir
There’s always something appealing about a cocktail. Colourful, often beautifully dressed and served in a fancy glass, they shout fun . . .
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Review: The Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley
Some of the very best gardens I’ve seen have been made by people who are creative in the rest of . . .
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