Rites of spring

Spring is in the air already for Joe Swift , who says go wild and have some fun in your garden

March always feels like the true turning point on the allotment. The days stretch a little longer, the soil starts to warm under your boots, and suddenly the plot goes from quiet and patient to bursti

Plan a meet-up with friends to kick off the season with good company, chatter and laughter – and lots of lovely cake! Sharing time and conversation with close friends is one of the easiest ways to ste

Carpeting woodland in clouds of white star-shape flowers and filling the air with a heady, intense aroma, wild garlic is abundant in April. This bulb hibernates for most of the year before bursting fo

This is the month of horticultural happiness, and with everything looking fresh, green and lush, even the burgeoning weeds become – briefly – delightful additions to the garden. Selfheal sprouts gaily

Cerney House Gardens are known for their soft, romantic summer style, but in spring it’s their playful side that’s on show as thousands of tulips contribute to an ever-changing display. Sultry purple