Container of the month

These elite seasonal performers really ‘do what they say on the tin’!

At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

While the world lies muted and still, winter-flowering shrubs release their secret perfumes – vanilla, clove, citrus and almond – showing us that beauty and hope thrive even in the coldest corners of the garden

Exciting recommendations from our expert plantsman

Fancy growing something new? Take your pick on what’s new in 2026

Liz Zorab lists the eye-catching plants she hopes to add to her garden this year