Gardens23 Aug 2025The favela that went green to escape evictionFacing eviction for environmental degradation, this Brazilian favela decided to go green – and prove that more sustainable slums can give back to their residents.23 Aug 20258 Jun 2025Is it better to neglect your garden?Gardens packed with blooming flowers are extremely popular. But are these highly curated creations actually helpful – or is it better to allow nature to take its own course?8 Jun 202527 Apr 2025The people 'meadowscaping' their lawnsTurning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become the latest gardening craze.27 Apr 202513 Jul 2024Britain's most stunning bohemian gardensAn exhibition at London's Garden Museum reveals the vital role nature played in the lives and work of Britain's radical creative collective, the Bloomsbury Group.13 Jul 20244 May 2024The gardeners allowing insects to eat their plantsRenegade gardeners across the world are embracing a new philosophy: gardening that prioritises insects, not plants.4 May 202425 Mar 2024The climate benefits of home-grown tomatoesAs spring gets underway, it's the ideal time to start growing veg at home. To make the most difference for the climate, some crops are especially worth growing.25 Mar 20246 May 2023Six extraordinary gardensFrom a warm, lush haven of native plants to a wind-swept shoreline patch, gardens have the potential to nurture, educate and enchant us, writes Cath Pound.6 May 2023