Jane Moore meets Nyla Abraham, a Bath gardener whose garden has seen her through some hard times and has provided vital sustainance to her health and wellbeing...
“He that dares not grasp the thorn. Should never crave the rose,” said Anne Brontë. Jane Moore has grasped plenty of thorns in her time and her love of roses s...
Jane Moore picks her favourite fragrant shrubs and explains why scented plants are an integral part of any green space
In the whole panoply of garden flora ...
Spring has sprung! And with the current Coronavirus we may have a little more time on our hands than usual – so stay sane, stay safe – it’s time to get this g...
How do you rework a Georgian property in a contemporary way? Architect James Grayley explains his firm’s design approach to a Lansdown Hill property whose desi...
Jane Moore is charmed by the swathes of snowdrops popping up in the darkest of winter days
I have yet to meet someone that doesn’t love snowdrops. These cha...
There are a number of small but vital garden jobs to be done in January, says Jane Moore, ranging from feeding the birds to pruning your wisteria back or build...
Make the most of the autumn lull by re-arranging your garden in preparation for the year ahead. Take stock and make brave decisions about plants you’re unsure o...
Sculpture in a garden needs careful positioning, but while there are some basic things to consider, pretty much any style goes as long as it gives you pleasure,...
Interior designer Clair Strong recently completed work on a beautiful Georgian apartment in the centre of Bath. Here she shares the brief, the design evolution ...
Never mind the council cutbacks, some Bath communities are doing up their gardens for themselves, says Jane Moore
The Bath in Bloom judging week always falls...
How do you keep the plants in your garden going in an extended hot spell? Mediterranean plants, succulents and well-chosen annuals are key – oh yes, and plenty ...
