Rooftop Farms: The new way Hong Kong is gardening sustainably
With their heads in the clouds and their hands in the soil, a group of office workers are busy harvesting the fruits of their labour on the roof of a Hong Kong skyscraper
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How houseplants can change your life
For the author and journalist Alice Vincent, learning to grow and care for the plants in her London flat became an exercise in regrowing sense of herself
How to grow tomatoes
How to grow tomatoes with the help of gardener Alex Miller
Landscape designer Franchesca Watson’s guide to being at one with the land
Some places have a distinct character that marks them out and makes them remarkable – they make an indelible impression
A winter survival guide for your pot plants
Three tips to help you care for your indoor plants in winter
It’s time to prep your garden for Spring
We need respite from recent events and a garden is one of the most healing places
Focus on: Winter Squash
They have firm, nutty flesh that can be roasted, puréed or made into soup, and are invaluable for the winter store cupboard
How to grow mint
In an extract from his new book, 'Grow Fruit and Vegetables in Pots', Aaron Bertelsen, vegetable gardener and cook at Great Dixter, offers advice for how to grow mint
How to make a simple hand-tied bouquet of flowers
Turning a posy of flowers in to a neat bouquet is a life skill worth having
Here is how you can look after your plants in winter
We are in the middle of winter.
Discover South Africa’s rarest roses
From ancient times to the present day, the rose has been a timeless symbol of beauty, transience and love
What Are the Must-Have Tools for Gardening?
Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned green thumb, we asked an expert what you should be stocking up on for spring
How to plant beautiful window boxes for every season
Follow our guide to making the most of your window boxes and your house will soon be the envy of the whole street
Big blousy blooms create architectural drama and lure biodiversity to this Franschhoek garden
One would be hard-pressed to know that the gardens at La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek are in their infancy
How to grow sweet peas
Sow your seeds in pots under cover in a bright spot during (very late) winter or early spring
Mad about monsters
This massive dark green goddess livens up any room.
Who we follow on Instagram for flower arranging inspiration
From painterly compositions to single stem tablescapes, these accounts will fill your feed with floral joy
ARE YOUR HOUSEPLANTS SPARKING JOY?
Most plant parents will agree, there is no better feeling than seeing something you’ve cared for doing well.