Robin Lane Fox writes a gardening column for the FT Weekend supplement.
The country’s flora, from the Caucasus mountains to the shores of the Black Sea, is a gardener’s invitation to rethink the possible
Look closely at the blooms in the medieval masterpiece the Wilton Diptych — they carry a significance far beyond mere decoration
Think horizontally with ‘flathead’ flowers, which tango with spikes to create an artfully shaped garden
There are 100,000 varieties of this irrepressible plant, at their best now — and a doddle to grow
Self-propagating flowers need strict oversight but some gems come courtesy of the former president’s Irish golf course
Ramondas and dawn poppies planted while working at the Munich alpine garden in the 1960s have seeded new generations
It has been another vintage year for the beloved flower, despite some spoils from heavy rain
A rich convergence of plants from the Alps to the Arctic to the Med grace this rocky limestone region of western Ireland
This year’s cool and wet weather has helped the plant’s vigour and proliferation at a wooded haven of rarities
Daisies, petunias, fuchsias and salvias are ready to inject colour and drama, as long as frost is at bay
The outdoor gardens show a variety and skill far wider than were on display in the 1960s
Detractors rue the event’s scale and waste but it still offers untold inspiration to gardeners
A visit to a Norfolk garden leads to a dramatic conversion regarding a trinity of lifelong hates
Excessive heat in summer and endless wet in winter have led to casualties — but there is hope yet
Rainfall has deprived us of the warmth and light of the sun, but a lack of frost has meant a prolonged period of early flowers
The possibilities have multiplied recently for gardens in tight spaces, from pots to patios, buckets to balconies
Plant summer and autumn-flowering bulbs now and reap the pleasure in the months to come
Seize the moment and visit the RHS flagship Wisley, in Surrey, where shortlived blossoms have been at their best
Catch up, clear up, plant and re-engage, and don’t forget to attend to those early weeds
Otherwise known as anemones, their versatility and beauty makes them a perfect addition to the garden
Thought you knew everything there was to know about planting bulbs? Read the new book by a great expert
It is magical to leave behind Britain’s sodden crocuses to be immersed in a topsy-turvy Greek February
Easy initiatives that include lilies, roses, daisies and the imperishable bergenia
Millions grow in extraordinary variety around the world and many are on show now in botanic gardens
His last works depict roses, ranunculus, gladioli and hollyhocks, all deepening the gardener’s sense of colour and rhythm
