| Best ingredients for a great compost heap Bonfire ash and leaves can make excellent additions to the compost heap telegraph.co.uk |
Pond life and the class war; plotters get on your bike; Chelsea news Gardening insider Matthew Appleby ponders the state of horticulture telegraph.co.uk |
Bird sounds and calls Deborah King joins some enthusiasts who thrill at the sound of a bird's trill. telegraph.co.uk |
At Arboretum, a Flowery Legacy of a Gilded Age After being fenced off from the public for 10 years, the Italian Garden at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park are open and in full bloom. nytimes.com |
Rainwater can help with dry seasons How to use the varying British rainfall patterns around the year to the best effect in your garden and allotment. telegraph.co.uk |