Primroses are one of the earliest flowers to appear each year. Their name is derived from the Latin phrase prima rosa, literally meaning the ‘first rose’ of the year. Our native primrose, Primula vulg

At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

When I entered the world of snowdrops over 30 years ago, I quickly came into contact with some formidable female galanthophiles. They often wore hats and they nearly always had a silver snowdrop brooc

Bursting into life in the depths of winter, snowdrops are little symbols of hope, a sign that spring will be coming. Thriving in damp soil, snowdrops are often found in clusters beneath trees or carpe

Early June in the Dolomites. Out on a hike, I’m amazed by the abundance of the high Alpine meadows stretched out before me. A thousand mauve dashes of scented orchids, shoal upon shoal of clear blue h

The winners have been announced of the first ever Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition, with the chosen photos and a selection of impressive entries now on display at the Eden Project in Co