Gardening is about patience and love

Gardening is about patience and love

9:21am Thursday 16th May 2013

Tatton Park’s head gardener Simon Tetlow explains how his job is really all about patience and love

Visiting Arley from across the globe

Visitng Arley from across the globe

8:27am Thursday 9th May 2013

Arley Hall’s head gardener Gordon Baillie was astonished when an Australian visitor decided to jet halfway across the globe for some green-fingered inspiration. He shares the experience with Weekend below...

Joys of spring after winter blues: head gardeners share their tips

4:58pm Friday 26th April 2013

TATTON Park’s head gardener gives his tips after a harsh winter while Chester Zoo’s horticulturist explains how you can prepare for the growing season ahead.

Cultivating good family ties

Cultivating good family ties

4:54pm Friday 26th April 2013

John Sarsfield has been tending his allotment in Orford for 15 years. The Fearnhead resident is assisted every Saturday by his green-fingered grandson Declan, 10.

RHS garden designer Cleve West shares his secrets

BEAN THERE: Cleve West says it’s not unusual to clock up a 12-hour day.

2:20pm Friday 19th April 2013

HIS commitment to show gardens for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show the past two years has meant that garden designer Cleve West’s beloved allotment has suffered.

Me and my garden with Quarry Bank Mill’s acting head gardener Ann Gaughan

Ann Gaughan

2:16pm Friday 19th April 2013

QUARRY Bank Mill's gardens were created by the Greg family who built the cotton mill in the 1700s and both are now owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

Me and my garden: Gordon Baillie

Me and my garden: Gordon Baillie

6:20pm Wednesday 10th April 2013

Gordon Baillie has been at Arley Hall for four years and before that he was Sting’s personal gardener in Wiltshire for nine years.

How to tackle slugs

How to tackle slugs

6:18pm Wednesday 10th April 2013

Every month, Gordon Baillie will be sharing his gardening secrets with Weekend readers. Here is his advice on creating a slug-free zone SLUGS are a thorn in the side of most gardeners.




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