Gardens existed before gardeners, but gardeners can claim credit for the idea of shelters and trellises, structures that allow us to come closer to and enjoy our plants more in their natural setting.
When temperatures plunge in winter, it's natural to worry about animals that remain outdoors in the cold. While bringing them inside is always the best option for warmth, it is not always possible.
Across Britain, hedgehogs are vanishing from our gardens just as winter bites hardest. How much difference could a plain ...