The immersive nature of rail travel is slower, greener, and infinitely more relaxing than being behind the wheel of a car. From short city hops to mountain railways and routes that span continents, ...

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Astilbes are great value plants as they bring colour and texture to those tricky, damp and shady parts of the garden. They produce masses of attractive ferny foliage, and elegant plumes of feathery ...

The cowslip, Primula veris, is one of the most striking native primula species. It has fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves from which several flower stems are produced, each crowned by a ...

Sea hollies (Eryngium) have spiky leaves and thistle-like flowers in colours ranging from grey to intense cobalt blue, surrounded by a characteristic 'ruff'. They make striking garden plants and have ...

High soil acidity is usually caused by the breakdown of organic matter, so it's often found in woodland, due to the abundance of fallen leaves. For example, beech woodland has an average soil pH of ...

The silver furry catkins of pussy willow are one of the first signs of spring. While there are many different types of willow, the one most widely grown in gardens is Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, or ...