Val Bourne

Val Bourne is a gardening expert and journalist who writes for The Daily Telegraph, Saga Magazine and many others. Val has been awarded the Garden Media Journalist of the Year and Columnist of the Year.
She is also the author of many books, including The Living Jigsaw, The Ten-Minute Gardener. Val also judges the perennial and dahlia trials at RHS Wisley.

Articles By: Val Bourne

Drinks

Elderflower cordial recipe

Homemade elderflower cordial is so easy to make. Try it mixed with sparkling water.

Gardening

The best winter-flowering perennials for colour and scent

Our expert's choice of the best shrubs and perennial flowers to give your winter garden colour and fragrance.

Gardens

Colourful winter bedding plant ideas

Nine of the best winter-flowering bedding plants to add colour and cheer to your garden.

Gardening

Rambling and climbing roses: what’s the difference?

Discover the differences between climbing and rambling roses, with our top choices to fill your garden with flowers all summer long.