Produced by the Ministry of Agriculture, the 'Allotment and Garden Guides' were issued monthly th...

Drawing its allure from the gold of the sun and the rule of the emperors, the chrysanthemum winds...

Beans as bullets', 'Vegetables for Victory' and 'Cloches against Hitler': these slogans convey ju...

This is the intriguing story of garden gnomes and how they have come to reside in the flowerbeds ...

Discover the charming history of British tea gardens!

'This War is a Food War...' In 1941 Lord Woolton, Minister for Food, was determined that the Gard...

A Crocodiles in the Fernery

Discover the fascinating history and cultural significance of allotments in Britain, from their h...

Topiary, the art of creating sculpture in clipped plants, originated with the Romans, who employe...

Hollyhocks and cabbages, roses and runner beans: the English cottage garden combined beauty and u...

Discover the hidden history and charm of suburban gardens!

A quirky look at some of the most unusual garden animals ever kept in Britain, from crocodiles to...

From the early misfortunes of Eve, condemning her descendants to a dubious reputation for fruit m...