A springtime picnic can simply consist of a green salad, an asparagus quiche, and a sweet lemon drizzle cake to finish. Be sure to pack cutlery, a picnic rug and plenty of cushions to make relaxing am

Supercharge your spring with the brightest bulbs

These expert picks for fragrant spring planting ensure your garden will smell as glorious as it looks

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to allow plants to grow a little wilder for greater all-weather protection

For me, spring is the most exciting part of the year, as it’s full of promise and there’s something about early flowering plants that really lifts the spirits. I love it when I’m driving in the countr

There is no doubting that spring has arrived at Westwood House in Shropshire as a rainbow of tulips flower in borders, and the orchard comes alive with daffodils and blossom on the bough