This month I'd love to shine a spotlight on a local business that I recently had the pleasure of visiting. Nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest, Babylon Eco Centre is much more than a café or garden centre. It's a thoughtfully curated destination built around incredible food, beautiful plants, sustainability and a genuine connection to the natural world. Their plant nursery focuses on wildlife-friendly plants suited to East Sussex, while their restaurant champions seasonal ingredients and...

As June rolled around, it was once again time for the Fletching Garden Trail, when locals and visitors alike descend on the village to wander through some of its most beautiful private gardens. This much-loved annual event raises thousands of pounds for the village school and is well worth adding to your diary if you're based in Sussex or Surrey and love flowers, gardens and a healthy dose of curiosity. Each year around twenty gardens take part, opening their gates to visitors for one weekend...

June Seasonal Flowers and When to plant/sow for next year's crop