Pattie Barron

Homes & Property

An exclusive look behind the scenes of this year's Chelsea Flower Show

Garden designers are making their final preparations for the opening of this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
22 May 2017
Gardening

James Wong's homegrown revolution

James Wong eats everything in his garden — but no dull carrots or courgettes
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Pocket-sized gardens on a budget

Londoners with tiny gardens can turn them into cosy outdoor rooms on a small budget
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

London's City gardens

London has 3,000 parks, allotments and open gardens that offer space to draw breath and de-stress all year round.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

The Chelsea Fringe flower show

It's the launch year of the Chelsea Fringe with shows across London - most of them free
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Floating allotments

An old barge on an east London canal has been turned into an edible Eden by local gardeners
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

The gardens of Highgrove House

Highgrove's team of a dozen gardeners harness nature to create this organic paradise in Gloucestershire.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

A guide to Chelsea Fringe Festival

May 18 - June 9: don't miss any of Chelsea Fringe's highlights with our guide to this three-week city-wide event.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Planting winter vegetables

As the end of summer gets closer it's time to prepare your garden for the winter and the chance to start growing winter vegetables.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Autumn gardens: late-flowering plants

The colder weather and darker nights of autumn are here but without much effort you can still keep your garden looking good through October and well beyond.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

How to prepare your garden to survive the cold winter months

Make sure you've prepared your garden for the cold winter months with our top autumn gardening tips.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Chelsea Flower Show preview 2013

As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates 100 years of being held on the grounds of the Chelsea Royal Hospital, the ultimate gardening show will be full of fresh colour and fragrance.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Chelsea Fringe 2013

The eccentric Chelsea Fringe garden festival is set to get London blooming this month.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Chelsea Flower Show 2012 preview

A spectacular 80ft tower and 18 show gardens will offer London gardeners inspiring ideas
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Roses can still thrive in small town gardens

June is the time to think big with roses — to make the most of their buds, bright blooms and intoxicating perfume
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Climbing skywards for a touch of heaven

Transform an ugly shed or archway into a perfumed paradise by planting a range of jasmines and honeysuckles.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Put your garden on a Best of British map

The RHS has a week of events planned to celebrate gardening and to offer advice on how to get the best from your plot in a drought.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Plant trees now for spring

National Tree Week is the time to start winter planting for stunning results in the springtime.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Present ideas for gardeners

There are plenty of decadent gardening gifts on the market this Christmas - our outdoors expert reveals the best places to look
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Make your garden festive

Give Christmas Day guests a vista: fill your garden with candlelight and decorate the shrubs.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Late summer gardens

From popping fake greenery into corners, to buying replacement tomato plants, there are plenty of ways to end summer with a flourish
9 Nov 2013