2011 has been named the European Year of Volunteering by the European Union as a way of both celebrating the work of thousands of active volunteers and encouraging new people to take up the challenge. Find out how your enthusiasm for gardening can help others.
This year's autumn leaf display has been glorious – except for the leaves of the horse chestnut tree, which continue to be attacked by the fast-spreading leaf miner moth. Experts at Kew share their knowledge on the alien attackers and give some tips that will help protect the trees.
The Open University, the RHS and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have teamed up to create a short course on botany. Enrol today and keep yourself busy and entertained over the winter months.
Download our template to make your own seed packets for seed collected from plants in your garden, perfect for passing on to friends.
April makes it own rules and dictates play for the rest of the year. Some years it can be so warm you can put your shorts on and plant out tomatoes before the month is out. Other years it's mainly wet and grey. Whatever the state of play there is plenty to be pricked out, potted up and moved around.
Don't miss the opportunity to harvest tender young nettles in spring to make this lovely, nutrient-rich soup. It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to mark the start of the growing year.
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Your guide to the best courses available in garden design and horticulture
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An extensive guide to the best horticultural specialists.
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Sweeping plains, majestic mountains, stunning vistas and miles of unspoilt coastline...
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Hartley Botanic, in collaboration with the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community
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Set your New Year budget with help from the right bank account
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If you have ever thought that greenhouses are as alike as peas in a pod, then think again.
