Life-affirming shoots

Choosing and planting bulbs each year brings excitement and endless possibilities

Bulbs to plant now for a rip-roaring spring show

Now’s the time to turn tubs into next season’s showstoppers with our pick of high-impact performers – plus we’ve got top tips for growing success

Here’s how to give your garden the best start for a vibrant spring display

Spring bulbs bring a lovely splash of colour to grassy areas and provide nectar for early-rising pollinators

Too many years ago, I spent a very happy few days with friends in the Peloponnese. It was early November; rain had fallen and the landscape was lushly green with reviving grass and germinating annuals