In the garden as in life, we have to go through dark times in order to see the light, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Whether you’re feeding the birds or planting your borders, instead of trying to coax exotics into your garden, embrace the species which thrive there
When Cambridge’s Robert Barker decided to change career lanes in his 30s and become a garden designer, it was a true follow-your-heart moment
Give your garden structure in the form of hedging and it will look lovely year-round, even in the dead, dread days of January, says Robert Barker
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a tree - and neither are our gardens, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
If this year’s changeable weather has taken a toll on your garden, September is the month to take stock. Cambridge designer Robert Barker explains
Don’t get too hung up on weed-free borders and stripe-mown lawns. Gardening on the wild side brings its own rewards, writes Cambridge's Robert Barker
Every plant has a happy place. Find it and your garden will thrive whatever the seasons throw at it, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
The National Garden Scheme is back and June’s the perfect month to admire someone else’s handiwork, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
A garden doesn’t have to be fit for Chelsea Flower Show to be your happy place, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
The natural beauty spring brings is a timely reminder to enjoy the moment, writes Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker
It’s time to open a new chapter, both in life and our gardens, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Seeing red both indoors and out lifts festive spirits, writes Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker
Though flowers may be fading, autumn can still be a season full of colour in the garden, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
While we’ve little or no control over the world outside the garden gate, taking charge of our own plots feels especially good, writes Robert Barker
No matter the size or state of your garden, it can provide much-needed solace, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Full of hope, joy and colour, spring-flowering bulbs are among nature’s greatest wonders, writes Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker
Spring’s small pleasures - birdsong, blossom, a blue sky - are among the keys to happiness, writes Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker