Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

Lucy considers some of the exciting jobs to be done as spring gets underway

It’s time for sowing, planting alpine containers and living screens and tidying up old growth

Who doesn’t love a bunch of fresh flowers? Instantly lifting your space and spirits, a home-grown posy is also a thoughtful and budget-friendly gift. If you haven’t tried growing flowers for cutting b

What to plant, grow, prune and buy this month for your great outdoors