Pattie Barron
An exclusive look behind the scenes of this year's Chelsea Flower Show
GROW London, June 24-26: horticulture meets design
Find everything for your garden at the GROW London fair.
Big ideas for small gardens: a little space with no limits
A rose-smothered arch, a trickling water feature and even a mini lawn fit into the small back yard, full of flowers and fragrance, at an artist's house in Sussex.
London's hi-tech gardens: the new gadgets making city gardening easy
Romantic planting meets electronic wizardry to entice gadget-loving city dwellers outside.
The Chelsea Flower Show garden that's turning the city’s grey to green
Brixton is the next stop for the RHS Greening Grey Britain Garden for Health, Happiness and Horticulture, which will be recreated in Little Angel’s Park on the Angell Town estate for residents to enjoy.
June 24 - 26: GROW London
Head to Hampstead Heath from June 24 - 26 for GROW London's third edition of the contemporary garden and lifestyle fair.
June 18-19: Open Garden Squares Weekend
This year's Open Garden Squares Weekend will take place on June 18 and 19, with over 200 gardens - both traditional and experimental - opening their gates to visitors.
Chelsea Flower Show: Diarmuid Gavin's 'English country garden on acid'
Our gardening expert talks to the designers and reveals her personal pick of the prize-winning show gardens at Chelsea this year.
From amateur gardener to RHS director - Sue Biggs is on a mission
Widely credited for changing the image of the RHS from fusty to forward-thinking, Sue Biggs is an enthusiastic amateur gardener who is determined to see Britain become a greener place.
Chelsea Flower Show winners revealed: Andy Sturgeon wins best in show
The award-winning gardens at this year's Chelsea Flower Show have been announced, with Andy Sturgeon's garden taking the prize for best in show.
Chelsea Flower Show preview: the show garden medal contenders to watch
Chelsea In Bloom, Belgravia In Bloom, and Chelsea Fringe are already transforming the capital ahead of this year's Chelsea Flower Show - the greatest horticultural extravaganza of all. We take our pick the plant of the year contenders and show gardens to watch.
Chelsea Flower Show 2016: how to win tickets
The Chelsea Flower Show starts on Tuesday 24 May bringing with it a dazzling display of show gardens and must-have new plants. Here's how you can win tickets.
Experiment with height but stick to a colour scheme with patio pots
Arrange your pots at different levels to showcase your display and avoid the dolly mixture effect for a smart rather than a messy look
Chelsea Fringe is a fun-filled alternative to Chelsea Flower Show
From Saturday May 21 to Sunday June 12, Chelsea Fringe is a flower-filled alternative to the Chelsea Flower Show.
Sunday May 22: Petersham Gardens Open Day
Head to Petersham Gardens on Sunday May 22 to see a wide range of modern and picture-perfect country gardens.
The Sculpture Exhibition at Borde Hill Gardens
View an outdoors art show in the perfect setting.
The flower market of choice for florists and film stylists
Florists, interior designers and film stylists pitch up at the crack of dawn to New Covent Garden Flower Market, where the choice of top-notch plants is unparalleled and the turnover is fast and furious.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016: show garden highlights not to be missed
Running from Tuesday May 24 to Saturday May 28, this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises plenty of star attractions...
How to wage war on weeds in your garden
The essential guide to blitzing bindweed and getting rid of dandelions...
Bunny Guinness reveals the inside secrets of clever garden design
Starting with a roll of tracing paper, Bunny Guinness created a new garden in Hampstead that was exactly the low-maintenance entertaining space her clients wanted...
Lighting guru Sally Storey’s stunning home is full of bright ideas
Design director Sally Storey’s work takes her from luxury ski chalets to super-yachts. Her home is a showcase for how to use light to create glamour and space...