Want a gorgeous big flower that blooms in sun or light shade, doesn’t need watering, pruning, weeding or feeding, and will refuse to die even if a semi-trailer backs over it? Then you need some agapanthus. Agapanthus are among the most generous bloomers about but… (there are always ‘buts’ in the gardening world!): ‘But’ number […]

The high road to the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu, Susan Duncan, author of the best-selling novel Salvation Creek, visits several legendary places in Peru and Bolivia.

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

By Michaela Ryan The cracks are starting to show. He’s actually a lot more confrontational/arrogant/annoying than you thought. Time to ditch him and find a new one. Right? Actually, when the wheels fall off a relationship you may feel like it’s easier to simply look for a “better” partner, but a tune-up can often be […]

Palms are tough. I once saw a photo of part of Hawaii after a tsunami had passed over it. Only the palms were still standing! Most palms grow fast, too. Some accept any amount of tropical heat; others adore the cold. Some need water, and some accept years of drought. In other words, there’s a […]

Whether your ideal short break is to get close to whales, unwind at a spa or fossick for gold, there’s the perfect destination in Australia.

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.