Robin Lane Fox writes a gardening column for the FT Weekend supplement.
A rich convergence of plants from the Alps to the Arctic to the Med grace this rocky limestone region of western Ireland
This year’s cool and wet weather has helped the plant’s vigour and proliferation at a wooded haven of rarities
Daisies, petunias, fuchsias and salvias are ready to inject colour and drama, as long as frost is at bay
The outdoor gardens show a variety and skill far wider than were on display in the 1960s
Detractors rue the event’s scale and waste but it still offers untold inspiration to gardeners
A visit to a Norfolk garden leads to a dramatic conversion regarding a trinity of lifelong hates
Excessive heat in summer and endless wet in winter have led to casualties — but there is hope yet
Rainfall has deprived us of the warmth and light of the sun, but a lack of frost has meant a prolonged period of early flowers
The possibilities have multiplied recently for gardens in tight spaces, from pots to patios, buckets to balconies
Plant summer and autumn-flowering bulbs now and reap the pleasure in the months to come
Seize the moment and visit the RHS flagship Wisley, in Surrey, where shortlived blossoms have been at their best
Catch up, clear up, plant and re-engage, and don’t forget to attend to those early weeds
Otherwise known as anemones, their versatility and beauty makes them a perfect addition to the garden
Thought you knew everything there was to know about planting bulbs? Read the new book by a great expert
It is magical to leave behind Britain’s sodden crocuses to be immersed in a topsy-turvy Greek February
Easy initiatives that include lilies, roses, daisies and the imperishable bergenia
Millions grow in extraordinary variety around the world and many are on show now in botanic gardens
His last works depict roses, ranunculus, gladioli and hollyhocks, all deepening the gardener’s sense of colour and rhythm
Visits and books can help you decide on a spectrum, whether it is softly modulated or spectacularly contrasting
Ignore the gloom and anticipate the bloom by choosing seeds to sow early
As counterparts around the world struggle to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, this one in Florida leads the way
Cotoneasters are the most under-appreciated shrubs in cultivation, even offering a hedge against pollution
The flowery foregrounds in the Florentine artist’s biblical works, on show at the National Gallery, set him apart as a master of botanical details
We can but try to learn from a year of contrasting weather that caused horticultural surprises
Three books explore what horticulture has meant to people from very different walks of life
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