It is not, though, the way to learn your craft, says Chris Crowder. Crowder is head gardener and topiarist at Levens Hall in Cumbria which is world-famous for its topiary. “I always advise not ...

The gardens are also home to a vibrant orchard, nuttery, herb garden ... more information about Levens Hall and Gardens, which reopens for the season on March 28, head to www.levenshall.co.uk ...