Time for Gardeners’ World to turn over a new leaf Letters: Readers respond to the news that Monty Don is leaving the BBC television programme The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
It’s time for a Gardeners’ World that reflects Britain’s gardens in all their messy, realistic chaos I’ll miss Monty Don, and I know I’m not alone in finding the show a balm for the soul. But this is the perfect opportunity for a shake-up, says organic food grower and writer Claire Ratinon The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Why are gen Zs deserting garden centres? Maybe they’re more into planting than shopping They can be joyful and important social spaces, but a new generation of customers runs a mile from the shelves of plastic and chemicals, says food grower and writer Claire Ratinon The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
I’m an eco-friendly grower – so why do I want to murder all these vile slugs? Now they’ve invaded my brassicas I’m at war with my conscience, says the writer Claire Ratinon The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
8 sustainable ways to reuse Christmas waste in your backyard – instead of throwing it out After the Christmas excess, discover how to make use of packaging and other waste to benefit your backyard Homes & Gardens · Jan 1, 2024
When the climate crisis brings despair, I cultivate my inner connection to nature – and find hope Every day brings change, and with it a reminder of the resilience of the natural world, says organic food grower and writer Claire Ratinon The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
Putting down roots: meet our new gardening columnists As they gear up for their new patch, Claire Ratinon and Alice Vincent talk compost, nasturtiums – and why gardening has never been more important The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023
I left my job in London to grow food. This deep connection with nature gives my life meaning Cultivating organic produce is the most important thing I’ve ever done, says food grower and writer Claire Ratinon The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022