How to grow lavender

HOW TO GET GREENER...

Liz Zorab shares her go-to plants that bring the promise of joy to the darkest weeks of the year

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

Matthew Pottage Matt is Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks. Anne Swithinbank A keen fruit, vegetable and house-plant grower, Anne was formerly the glasshouse supervisor at

When it comes to flavour, herbs pack a mighty punch. With a well-planned herb plot on the smallholding, you can enjoy a pinch of this and a sprinkling of that right through the year, writes Clare Hunt

Prepare for the season ahead by sowing annual climbers, potting up tubers and pruning buddleja, roses and other shrubs