An army of volunteers keep the horticulture industry afloat. Let’s recognise their contribution, argues Robbie Blackhall-Miles

If you want to get rid of a really stubborn weed you could use that dark magic known as glyphosate. But should Tom Smart feel so guilty about pulling out the spray bottle?

It may be cheap and cheerful, but a picnic bench can give people a personal stake in an outdoor space, argues Emily Mangles

Kim Stoddart on the new projects fostering a fun connection with the natural world for children and teenagers.

From prehistoric plants to a murder mystery garden, Tom Smart picks out the highlights at Gardening Scotland

Quiet Garden Movement host Tina Jefferies reflects on the benefits of opening up her garden to visitors seeking a chance to connect with nature

We all know what an earthworm looks like, but scientists have surprisingly little information on the worm species living in our gardens and allotments. Here’s how you can help

A dry spring means some British gardens are already starting to show the symptoms of drought. It pays to be prepared for water shortages, says Charlie Hart

I may be a lowly apprentice of this skilled trade, but one day I aspire to be a master, writes Robbie Blackhall-Miles

I know I should convert my grass into something more interesting, but even though I know it’s not trendy, I really do like a well-manicured lawn

Don’t accuse young people of lacking patience - we’ll have to wait decades, if ever, until we can afford a house and garden, argues Emily Mangles

This Autism Awareness Week Kim Stoddart explains how her son’s diagnosis set her on a mission to use therapeutic gardening to help those on the spectrum

If you want to encourage wildflowers in your garden, leave your lawn to its own devices, argues Trevor Dines, botanist at conservation charity Plantlife

Why do so many people only see gardening as an activity for retired people, asks Tom Smart