Find out which herbs survive winter and taste even better in the cold. Tips for growing and harvesting rosemary, thyme, sage and bay in December.

Once your bulbs are in the ground, your work isn’t over. If you want a display that improves  every year, a bit of care and planning goes a long way. Choosing the right bulbs in the first place makes a big difference. I wrote more about that in Planting with Foresight: Spring Bulbs Beyond the Basics . 1. Choose Naturalisers Not all bulbs fade after one season. Look for: Species tulips  (like Tulipa clusiana  or T. tarda ) Camassia  for damp areas Narcissus poeticus  and wild

Gardener Planting Spring Bulbs with Tulips As autumn settles in, most gardeners reach for their bulb lasagnes — layering tulips and narcissi in pots for a big spring show. It’s a tried-and-tested idea, but there’s a whole world beyond the pot waiting to be explored. This month, let’s think about planting bulbs with foresight  — not just by depth, but by timing, texture, and longevity. 1. Plan for a Flowering Sequence Instead of one dramatic week of colour, you can have months

Spoiler: it's not your knowledge of Latin plant names. Your garden’s not judging you, and it isn’t keeping score. It doesn’t care if you miss a watering session or let things get a little wild now and then. In its quiet, leafy way, it’s just glad you show up. And the truth is, you’re probably doing more right than you give yourself credit for. Here are five things your garden quietly loves about you: 1. You Show Up (Even Just to Look) A slow wander with a cup of tea absolute