Step into a magical winter garden in the Weald of Kent, where cyclamens, hellebores and crocuses add splashes of pink and purple to the white carpet of snowdrops

Toby explains how to plant and protect these treasures from squirrels

Enter this month’s crossword for five chances to win 60 narcissus bulbs worth £20.99 from T&M. Entry form overleaf

Ellen Mary explains how these winter wonders are a sign of resilience and hope, whether grown in the garden or brought inside

The search for still-life subjects led the artist Kate Friend to some of the greatest gardens and gardeners in the country, discovers Tiffany Daneff

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ENSURE YOUR GARDEN IS FILLED WITH THESE DELICATE BLOOMS NEXT SPRING – HERE’S HOW…