There’s magic in every seed – so start planting them today for a garden bursting with colour and buzzing with life

Liz has chosen her top varieties that offer food, shelter, or both, to our feathered friends

As the long nights shorten, Mounton House garden quietly emerges from winter with delicate sprinklings of white narcissi, Scilla siberica and crocuses through the lawns. Daphnes fill the air with frag

REAL readers' gardens!

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

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