There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

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With this issue you have received FREE sunflower ‘Earthwalker’, cosmos ‘Cupcake White’ and lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’ seeds, and sowing in February will get you off to a good start in the garden. Sunflowers

Choose new snowdrop varieties now, while they’re in flower. When the first snowdrops appear in your garden, you will be able to see if you need, or want, more. Many snowdrops are bought as bulbs in po

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