Finding Space, Light, and Calm in a Small Garden
Small garden design ideas, clever landscaping tips, and space‑saving garden inspiration.
Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S.
The late Japanese ecologist and botanist Akira Miyawaki developed this planting method in the 1970s. He wanted to re-create lush native forests preserved in sacred areas near temples and shrines…
Roots: Dame Judi Dench
Dame Judi also recites some of her favourite Shakespeare’s sonnets featuring plants and nature and is joined by RHS Council Member and old friend Tony Kirkham, to answer any burning…
Roots: Mary Berry
In this second episode, Jo explores the garden of one of the UK's most loved and well known cooks - Dame Mary Berry. An RHS Ambassador and keen gardener, Dame…
Roots: Richard E Grant
A keen perfumer Richard introduces his evergreen garden inspired by a childhood in Eswatini and set around old set props from multiple blockbuster films and an unmissable sculpture of his…
Imaginary Gardens, Devoted Dogs and Lettuce Love with Monty Don
Jo Whiley and Monty Don chat about the secret garden at Longmeadow that never makes it to camera, his make-believe jewel garden and love for lettuce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDXlbhR41ho
How to Grow and Care for Johnny-Jump-Ups
Johnny-jump-ups are members of the Violaceaefamily, which includes 25 genera. Only three of these are really worth noting for the home gardener, however: Hybanthus, Rinorea, and Viola. The majority of…
How to Grow & Care for Grape Hyacinth
Grape hyacinth, also known as muscari, is a small bulb with tight clusters of blue flowers that resemble grapes, and it is also available in colors like white, pink, lavender,…
The Atlas Obscura Podcast: Enchanted Woods
In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a four-acre garden in Wilmington, Delaware, with characters and exhibits created using castoff materials and greenery. It invites kids to…
3 Sustainable Lawn Alternatives
for Cold Climates