Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. As perennials start to die back and the garden retreats into its winter slumber, its true structure is revealed ...

When it comes to Ireland, especially the West, I like to think of myself as reasonably well travelled. I’ve done my fair share of clifftop walks, scaled the highest peaks, and dandered along sparsely ...

From the age of nine, the 19-century horticulturalist dedicated her life and wealth to her love of plants Ellen Willmott excelled in a male-dominated gardening world Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ 'You need ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

For those who want more scary additions in a Halloween scene than just a carved pumpkin lantern, there are plenty of plants to display in your home and grow your garden that will add a ghoulish touch.

Summer is in full swing after months of heavy rain and grey skies, so it seems exceptionally welcome this year. It’s been warm enough for the fragrance of roses and woodbine (Lonicera periclymenum) to ...

Sowing flowers for next year in May/June is a very cost-effective way of boosting flower numbers and reducing the expense of buying plants next year. With nearly a full summer to grow, sturdy plants ...

You won’t be lusting after hot colours in the midst of an Australian summer but there may be areas in your garden you’d like to brighten with an addition of yellow or gold-flowering plants. And while ...

Giant sequoia trees are thriving in the UK, growing at a similar rate to those in California, the trees’ native home. Reaching up to 90 metres in height, giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), ...

At this time of year, dominated by preparations for the festive period ahead, taking a bit of time out to garden can be a welcome reprieve from all the hustle and bustle. Our small front garden and ...