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There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

With this issue you have received FREE sunflower ‘Earthwalker’, cosmos ‘Cupcake White’ and lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’ seeds, and sowing in February will get you off to a good start in the garden. Sunflowers