2010 is the 50th anniversary of The Beth Chatto Gardens, at Elmstead Market near Colchester. Special events are being planned throughout the year at the garden and nursery.www.bethchatto.co.uk

Things to do in the garden in September
Cut spring-flowering meadows and leave the hay to dry and release seed

Prune rambler roses, cutting out a third of flowered stems at their...

Beth Chatto's 50 years of Essex gardening
2010 is the 50th anniversary of The Beth Chatto Gardens, at Elmstead Market near Colchester. Special events are being planned throughout the year at...

New Hyde Hall flower show
More than 30 nurseries will be exhibiting at the RHS Garden Hyde Hall Essex as part of the garden's new flower show.  The Hyde Hall Celebration...

Ivy 'protects' house walls

A study has found that a thick covering of ivy can be good for your house, protecting walls from damage and temperature extremes.

In a study...

Hidcote is reinforced
The National Trust is encouraging visitors to Hidcote Manor Garden in Gloucestershire to 'keep on the grass', after having reinforced its...