Jobs on the plot

What to plant, pot, plan and prune this month, plus a few treats to buy and inspiration further afield

Time to wake up! Olga Grieves is getting busy as everything is springing to life

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Make more plants this month by dividing perennials, sowing hardy annuals and planting summer bulbs

Hardy herbs such as chives and thyme can be sown in a heated propagator now, but delay starting tender ones, like basil. Dig up and force small herb plants, moving them into a well lit, gently heated

Fancy growing something a bit unusual? Then give chickpeas a try. They need a sheltered, sunny site with free-draining soil. Warm the ground with cloches or fleece before sowing. If you have heavy cla