From the plastic-wrapped Phalaenopsis crammed on the shelves of your local supermarket to the vanilla seeds in your ice cream, orchids are one of the biggest and most fascinating plant families. Find out more in our latest podcast
From good king henry to three-cornered leek, there’s a whole new world of tasty, easy to grow perennial vegetables out there for the adventurous gardener to try
What does the NHS have to do with horticulture? We’re finding out in this week’s podcast, as Sow, Grow, Repeat embraces a Guardian-wide special on the NHS.
From mistletoe to Norway spruce and cyclamen to Christmas cactus, Jane Perrone finds out how to make your Christmas plant-filled (and preferably poinsettia-free)
Books editor Claire Armitstead and a panel of experts join Jane Perrone to leaf through their favourite books about plants and gardens from the past year
Are your children handy with a trowel, or do they hate getting their hands in the soil? We talk to the experts to find out how to get children hooked on plants
Succulents are the perfect houseplants: architectural, beautiful and fascinating. These days they’re popping up everywhere, from terrariums to picture frames - but how easy are they to grow?
From robins to ring-necked parakeets, wood pigeons to wrens, gardens are great places to see birds. Find out how to lure more birds to your outdoor space
Big floppy hat and flowery dungarees, or overalls and a beanie hat? This week’s we’re talking about style in the garden. Whatever you choose to wear, it must be practical! But do you care what you look like? How do you balance the practical wit
This episode we’re digging deep in the compost heap, finding out how to make the most of waste from the kitchen and garden, and what to do if you smell a rat …
In the first of the Guardian’s new gardening podcasts, Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone and a host of experts tell you everything you need to know about tomatoes. Scroll down for a full list of all the tomato varieties mentioned