One of Britain s most popular actresses, Caroline Quentin, 63, from Devon, reveals her early life in a new how-to gardening book, Drawn To The Garden, replete with memories and illustrations.
When plants lose their leaves it might seem like the end of the story, but for some species, the moment they cast off their foliage is when they come into their own.
Colourful and contorted stems brighten the garden in the depths of winter and provide beautiful decoration for the house. Hazel Sillver looks at some of the most striking stems to grow