Words And Photos Leigh Clapp

East Sussex-based events florist Nadia Florence-Marshall demonstrates how to create a beautiful festive garland with foliage from your garden

Choose these berries, fiery foliage and late-blooming flowers to keep your garden looking vibrant into the cooler months

Experts from West Dean gardens and Michelham Priory share advice on growing fruit trees in your garden

Containers allow wonderful scope for creativity and almost any plant can be grown in them – from flowering annuals to compact fruiting plants.

Take inspiration from the beautiful gardens at Hoopers Farm, which Andrew and Sarah Ratcliffe have developed over many years in the lovely village of Mayfield

This month we’re celebrating these powerhouses of stored energy with advice from Standen head gardener James Masters

Graham and Pauline Bowyer have transformed their garden into a peaceful haven using the Japanese garden principles of aesthetics, pleasing sounds and restful stillness.

With spring emerging now is a great time to think about adding some bee-friendly plants to your garden.

Many people’s lives are touched by the National Garden Scheme, whether opening their gardens, visiting the beauties in our county or benefiting from the funds raised

Kent has a wealth of beautiful gardens to visit and throughout the open garden season you’ll find an array of stunning choices. Here’s a selection of our favourites