German garden design

A hugel garden uses logs and branches to create mounded garden beds full of plant nutrients. Learn more about this method, here.

The Netherlands may get all the glory when it comes to tulips, but there are plenty of other scenic places to see these colourful harbingers of spring, from the mountains of Srinagar to the Swiss lakes

The Dutch might be better known for it, but their German neighbours are equally passionate about planting. Just ignore the gnomes, says Noel Kingsbury.

Since the Eighties, the Hermannshof public display and trial garden in the Rhine Valley has been the site of excitingly innovative, scientifically led planting, but it is only over the past two decades that it has become known for its spectacular collection of vibrant tulips

Inspiring gardens arounf=d the UK

This 16th-century farmhouse is a rustic delight, with traditional interiors inspired by history books and period dramas

From delicious tea to creating a habitat for beneficial bugs, there are many reasons you should be growing chamomile in the garden.

Growing chamomile is easy and rewarding. Learn all you need to know about the care: water, sun, soil, fertilizer, pests, and much more!

Today we’re off to Germany, courtesy of photos taken by Michael Frick of a landscape created by Michael's father.

Yes, they did it again. In early July, under the blinding stadium lights in Rio, Germany conquered Argentina with a soaring pass and mid-air kick to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The German team was so strong, the win seemed almost inevitable.On a whirlwind visit to Germany last summer, I discovered they also make seriously innovative public gardens – and much like football, their greatness is no accident.

People have been wondering what an Easter tree actually is. I think it’s originally a Northern European tradition (Swedish? German?) but is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. We never had one when I was a child but I’ve made one every year since the Minx was born. They’re very easy to do. Just put …

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