With spring finally here, it’s easy to assume the worst of the cold weather is over. However, as any UK gardener knows, the climate can be unpredictable and late frosts are still a real possibility du

If winter rains have made your garden off limits, it’s time to explore growing in a space where you can cheat the seasons – and escape to a new world

At what stage do apple flowers become sensitive to frost? Flower buds are amazingly resistant to frost. Even apricots and peaches will be unharmed by severe cold, below -10°C, when the trees are leafl

From downpipes to planting plans, expert advice from RHS gold medallist Tom Massey to help your garden cope with drought, deluges and everything in between

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

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