July

Volume 136

Part 7

One of the many pleasures people derive from gardening is the serendipity of what a garden can give them. Whether it is a chance seedling found in a border, or a bountiful crop of fruit from a bush, an unexpected discovery can be a great find. It is this element of surprise that, for many people, is the joy of foraging and ‘food for free’, as Simon Garbutt discusses. This month, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show welcomes a large exhibit by Jon Wheatley and Anita Foy called the ‘RHS Edible Garden’, part of which focuses on foraging. As ever, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show looks to be a great spectacle both of edible and ornamental displays, with the continued interest in ‘grow your own’ a central theme.

Chris Young, Editor

Sample Articles

• Pick of garden talk (655kB)
• Wild and free (881kB)
• Playing host to hostas (882kB)
• Plant hardiness guidance (203kB)
• Water on target (607kB)