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

Warm up chilly days with some sizzling blooms

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

What to plant, pot, plan and prune this month, plus a few treats to buy and inspiration further afield

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

Start exotic climbers off now to enjoy cascades of flowers and foliage for five months