Gardens

Kent Wildlife Trust explain how you can help combat the decline in insects which are vital to both the environment and economy of the Garden of England.

Spring is on its way and you’ll soon be caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing, growing, and nurturing your garden as it comes back to life.

Autumn is upon us, the evenings are gradually drawing in and winter is fast approaching. So what can garden owners look forward to in the autumn? This is the time for trees and hedging; fruit trees and fruit bushes; roses and bulbs and garlic.

Never has it been more critical for us to encourage and conserve the wildlife in our gardens.

Climber, rambler, ancient or modern rose? We provide a guided tour to the nation’s favourite flower.

The cold winter has dragged on, but early spring is the most exciting time in the garden.

There is a gem nestling in picturesque grounds just outside Langton Green in Kent. Unless you had previously sought out a company that creates beautiful handmade stone garden ornaments, fountains and architectural elements, then you may not even know they exist.

The medlar makes a handsome tree and bears odd but highly prized fruits that are only edible once ‘bletted’ or almost rotten.

Our features writer Louise Tomlin talks to the owner and inventor of stone globe lights, Joanna Wallis

In part two of Mark Lane’s 70s bungalow restoration we take a look at his beautiful garden transformation.