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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

No garden is complete without scent, and with a bit of planning, it's possible to enjoy scent in the garden during every month of the year.

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 ...

Follow the paths, laid out in 1823, to discover the walled garden’s diversity of seasonal flowers, its large collection of ancient apple trees, including many local heritage varieties, and a small ...

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, ...

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 many rhododendrons, magnolias and acid-loving trees and shrubs give this 20-acre garden and arboretum a Cornish feel. The colour continues throughout summer, with wildflowers, rambling roses, ...