Val Bourne

Val Bourne is an award-winning garden writer, organic gardener and lecturer and she gardens on the wind-swept Cotswolds at Spring Cottage – high above Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire. Her third of an acre garden is managed without using chemicals – something Val has always believed in. She is a hands on gardener and a committed plantaholic.

Recent articles by Val Bourne

The best cherry blossom trees

Want beautiful cherry blossom in your garden? Here are 18 of the best cherry blossom trees to plant

Ornamental Japanese cherry blossom trees are one of the delights of spring, with their clouds of pink or white blooms.Show more

Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

This long-flowering plant will bring colour to your garden from spring to summer here's how to grow the loveliest

Erysimum, also known as wallflowers, can brighten your garden, bridging the months from spring through to summer. Here, garden writer and plant expert Val Bourne recommends the best Erysimum to grow. Photographs Sharon PearsonShow more

Thalictrum delavayi var. mucronatum

The best varieties of thalictrum and how to grow

Often thought of as tall, airy plants with finely cut foliage and a froth of flower, thalictrum are, in fact, much more varied. Organic gardener and plant expert Val Bourne is your guide to growing thalictrum and recommends the best varieties. Photographs Lynn KeddieShow more

Campanula 'Kent Belle'

Campanula: how to grow bellflowers

The richly varied campanula or bellflower is superb for providing English country garden charm to wilder areas. Plant expert Val Bourne shares her advice on how to grow campanulas and recommend the best varietiesShow more