Gardens
Biodiversity bonanza! Why it is time to let weeds go wild in our gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society has just awarded a gold medal to a garden full of ragwort and other weeds – and there are some clear benefits to letting nature take its course
26, Jul, 2021 @1:29 PM
Roses out, olives in: the new English garden in a time of climate crisis
Oxford Botanic Garden is 400 years old, but the climate emergency is forcing a review of what seeds it sows for the future
James Tapper
25, Jul, 2021 @8:00 AM
What defines a proper garden?
How about living walls or terrariums? It’s complicated, says James Wong
James Wong
25, Jul, 2021 @7:15 AM
Late summer colour on the roof terrace
After time away, it’s time for some emergency colour at home, writes Allan Jenkins
Allan Jenkins
25, Jul, 2021 @5:15 AM
Tim Dowling: which courgette is the evil poisoner, yellow or green? | Tim Dowling
‘I’ll never eat another courgette in my life,’ the oldest says
Tim Dowling
24, Jul, 2021 @5:00 AM
‘There’s a lot more out at night’: a beginner’s guide to spotlighting
In lockdown there are few things more thrilling than traipsing into the dark looking for animals – in Australia, at least
Alyx Gorman
23, Jul, 2021 @8:00 PM
Isolation nation: loneliness afflicts people and pets – and now even plants are feeling it
‘Freedom day’ is bad news for houseplants, which relish the sounds and vibrations of human company
19, Jul, 2021 @3:00 PM
Plants to bring you glorious scent all year round
Choose carefully and your garden need never be without sweet smells, says James Wong
James Wong
18, Jul, 2021 @7:15 AM
Slugs and snails are helping themselves
Why won’t they share? They are eating my peas and beans alive, says Allan Jenkins
Allan Jenkins
18, Jul, 2021 @5:15 AM
‘Not in this town’: artwork about Britain’s ‘nuclear colonialism’ removed
Tory councillors are accused of censorship over installation on atom bomb tests in Australia in a Southend park
Donna Ferguson
17, Jul, 2021 @3:00 PM
How to grow summer savory | Alys Fowler
For herb butter or love potions, this is a winner
Alys Fowler
17, Jul, 2021 @10:00 AM
Frankenstein’s monstera: how popular indoor plants go rogue in the Australian bush
Yesterday’s hottest-trending plants have become today’s invasive weeds. Here’s how to prevent history from repeating
Ria Andriani
11, Jul, 2021 @5:30 PM
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