Hidden harvests

Stephanie Hafferty lists her favourite edible blooms and shares her top tips for using them

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Divide, pot up, and get them into the greenhouse now for vibrant summer flowers

Start your summer show by ordering your tubers now to get the very best varieties

Louise Curley celebrates spring’s homegrown and low-carbon blooms, showing how to pick for months and arrange them in garden-gathered style

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