Step into a magical winter garden in the Weald of Kent, where cyclamens, hellebores and crocuses add splashes of pink and purple to the white carpet of snowdrops

Brilliant pops of colour from these reliable favourites

Enter this month’s crossword for five chances to win 60 narcissus bulbs worth £20.99 from T&M. Entry form overleaf

Are potted alstroemeria hardy? How do I grow yellow raspberries? Read on…

The search for still-life subjects led the artist Kate Friend to some of the greatest gardens and gardeners in the country, discovers Tiffany Daneff

Ellen Mary explains how these statuesque plants bring drama to the home and make delightful gifts and displays