Lucy gets started on the most important tasks of the fortnight ahead lain

Moving to a smaller home has meant leaving behind baggage, both physical and psychological. And now Diana Yates is starting a new season with a spring in her step

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Spring is unfurling in Fiona Cumberpatch’s container garden in Lincolnshire and she’s appreciating every small stage

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