I am moving house; so from lavender to buddleia, I’m taking cuttings from new growth to plant in my garden. It’s easy when you know how I am beginning a long farewell: by the end of the year, I will ...

Picture the urban scene: the chimney with a plume of bush, not smoke; the rubble-filled wasteland knotted with growth; the brick rail bridge decked with foliage and flowers. Let us celebrate ...