House martins can often still be found in October as they wait for their last brood to fledge, find out what you can do in ...

In harmony with the 600-year-old cottage are nine acres of flower-filled gardens. Features include butterfly borders, a willow arbour, orchards, woodland walks and a sculpture trail. Always check the ...

Visit some of the most beautiful gardens around the world with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast. In our new series, Travel Tales: Gardens of the World, we’ll transport you to tropical ...

Murder mysteries… poisonous potions… mind altering… wily witchcraft… crime-solving… hedgerow pleasures… perilous industries… plant pursuing. Plants have the capacity to hold secrets, kill, enchant, ...

Built in 1717, the walled garden features cottage-garden planting with mature fruit trees and a wisteria-clad pergola leading to richly planted herbaceous borders. There’s also a herb garden, heritage ...

The cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) is native to Western Asia and Southeast Europe but was introduced to Britain in the 16th century and has naturalised here. It's frequently found growing wild as ...

Painting pumpkins for Halloween is a fun alternative to carving them, and is easier, too. Pumpkin painting makes the perfect half term activity for children of all ages. There are lots of ideas to try ...

Getting the light levels right for your house plants is vital if they are to thrive. To keep your house plants happy, it's important to be realistic about low the light conditions can be. No house ...

Sloping gardens may seem challenging, but there are plenty of ways to transform even the steepest inclines into split-level spaces to provide areas for relaxation, entertaining and planting. How you ...

We’re all thinking about ways to use less energy around the home right now. After all, it helps to shrink bills and carbon footprints. But while you’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of ...

Wales is a stunning country and there can be few better examples of its beauty than Pembrokeshire. From the world-famous 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path boasting remarkable sea views, cliff faces ...

This wildlife haven was created over 30 years ago in an old quarry, once full of rubbish and cars. Now the six acres of tranquil pools, streams, trees and flowering shrubs are alive with birds, ...