IN the swelter of last summer, a coolly ...

This spring jewel is so wonderful when it pops up in gardens, whether it is planted in borders or in areas of grass – as it is just as happy in both. The foliage will start with a slight purple tone a

Supercharge your spring with the brightest bulbs

I absolutely adore smaller gladioli like Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus. It can naturalise, which is a really positive thing for the garden. For anyone who’s terrified of having pink in their ga

Soil conditions and frost risk mean patience is essential

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