As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

This month, Lalage impatiently awaits the start of the growing season, busying herself sowing seeds indoors, nourishing the soil in the potager beds, and spreading gravel for pathways, as her plans begin to take shape

What to plant, pot, plan and prune this month, plus a few treats to buy and inspiration further afield

Not only does growing your own carrots produce sensational flavours that delight the palate, but it also opens up the possibility of an extraordinary range of colours. For this trial I grew 12 varieti

Lucy gets started on the most important tasks of the fortnight ahead lain

WITH SPRING AROUND THE CORNER, START GROWING SOME SEEDS FROM SCRATCH NOW TO ENSURE A PLANT-PACKED SUMMER GARDEN