TIMELY PRUNING

Shake up your harvests with dazzlingly different fruit, veg and herbs

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

A winter prune gives bigger, better crops

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

On your fruit & veg plot