Fresh experiments signal a season of change in the garden

Work your way through your borders, removing dandelion flowerheads before they get the chance to set seed. Flowers of dandelions are a useful source of early nectar for pollinators but if they are abl

Sow courgette and squash seeds now so you’ll have seedlings ready to plant outside in early summer. Fill pots or large module trays with peat-free multi-purpose compost. Place one seed in each pot, ab

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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

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it