Design tips for small gardens

Design tips for small gardens

During my time as a professional gardener, I’ve had the privilege of visiting a huge range of gardens to offer design insight. Whether it’s a sprawling country garden or a modest yard space, my favourite gardens to work on are the ones that truly reflect...
A guide to making compost at home

A guide to making compost at home

Good compost is the not-so-secret weapon in any keen gardener’s arsenal. If you’re wanting to grow really top-tier fruit, veg, flowers and plants then nutrient-packed compost is your best friend. In fact, so precious is compost that many gardeners refer to...
Seasonal recipe: jerusalem artichoke soup

Seasonal recipe: jerusalem artichoke soup

A Jerusalem artichoke is a funny thing that isn’t actually at all what you’d expect it to be. Don’t let the name deceive you – though it’s similar in flavour to artichoke, this gnarled but tasty tuber is actually more closely related to...