As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

These days we try to leave the ‘mess’ of our ornamental garden for as much of the winter as possible for the sake of the biodiversity in our vital garden spaces and, therefore, the world at large. Now

Prop open the lid of your cold frames on a mild afternoon when the temperature is in double figures. This will improve the airflow around your pots and trays of seedlings, cuttings and plants. It will

This month, Lalage impatiently awaits the start of the growing season, busying herself sowing seeds indoors, nourishing the soil in the potager beds, and spreading gravel for pathways, as her plans begin to take shape

In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

There’s a lot of trial and error, but to save time, money and heartache, here are some common errors that are easy to swerve