Beekeeping diary: back in buzzness
Ian Douglas returns to beekeeping with the help of an ingenious new hive.

Potting plants could cause Legionnaires' disease
Compost manufacturers are considering putting warnings about Legionnaires' disease on their bags following advice from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Reach for the stars with anemones
Anemones can be a headline act or part of the chorus. Sarah Raven runs through some favourites to unify a scene.

Gardening is no place for elitism, says Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh has begun a war of words with the president of the Royal Horticultural Society, accusing her of "elitism" after she called for the BBC to use Latin plant names.

Gardening by the sea
Francine Raymond's hunt for a home and garden plot on the seafront.

How to grow dahlias
This week's chosen bloom is the dahlia "Honka".

Leave dead wood in the garden says RSPB
Gardeners are being urged not to chop down their rotten trees in an effort to help wildlife survive the winter.

Sow now for beautiful plants next spring
Sow no - and remember to include plants that appeal to insects.

Gardening advice: Vegetable growing and pond problems
Bunny Guinness solves the most common problems experienced by our readers. This week: vegetable growing and pond problems.

The allure of French vegetables
It's time to take a little French flavour home, says Alex Mitchell.