Troy Scott Smith shares why he loves deadheading, his go-to pruning shears, the wonder of rose hips, and more expert advice on caring for the English estate’s famous roses.

In the swelter of last summer, a coolly white iris called ‘Immortality’ bloomed until the end of October. This was a rhizomatous, bearded or ‘Germanica’-type iris, a group of sunseekers providing ...

Looking to see the tulips in the Netherlands the easiest way possible? Just board the Haarlem to Leiden train for $9 and see the spectacle from the window.

Traditional air defence systems were designed to stop fighter jets and ballistic missiles. But those systems are often extremely expensive. In contrast, modern attack drones can be built and deployed ...

With a backbreaking amount of work, she transformed the lot into Fleur d’Eden, an organic raised-bed flower garden that is the cornerstone of her business. After Hurricane Katrina, a shortage of fresh ...

Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter, is famous for his vivid works and emotional depth. His paintings have left an indelible mark on the art world, with their bold colors and ...

As we mark International Women’s Day next Sunday, it feels only right to dedicate this issue to women who have shaped Istanbul’s cultural and culinary map. We then move to kitchens, celebrating female ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The garden my husband, Julian, and I have here in Somerset is romantic in the broadest sense. It is an ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Milli Proust is standing in the expansive walled garden of her new home, a Grade II-listed farmhouse set in 58 ...

Do you know the difference between a bulb, rhizome and tuber? “Sunset Western Garden Book” explains that there are five types of bulbs: true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers and tuberous roots. Bulbs ...

Few plants manage to feel both timeless and endlessly surprising, but irises do exactly that. With sculptural foliage, intricate blooms, and a dazzling range of colors, irises have earned their place ...

I don’t have to think back many years- maybe 5- to my first flower show entry. I was more than a little nervous, but I soon found out all my worries were just a little bit silly. The Shasta Iris ...