Erysimum Rysi Copper One of the definitions of a wallflower is that of a shy and awkward person with whom nobody wants to dance: I am sure we have all felt like that at some point in our adolescence.

Stephanie Hafferty lists her favourite edible blooms and shares her top tips for using them

Start your summer show by ordering your tubers now to get the very best varieties

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

Kari-Astri Davies considers a pair of double-flowered, golden-hued plants treasured by a 17th century botanist

A grow-your-own renegade chases strange crops and smug flavours… only to discover that breaking garden rules doesn’t always taste as good as sticking to them l