Fancy growing something new? Take your pick on what’s new in 2026

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

Strong stems that grow to more than a metre tall, smothered with huge trumpet flowers... and an incredible fragrance, too

Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

With this issue you have received FREE sunflower ‘Earthwalker’, cosmos ‘Cupcake White’ and lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’ seeds, and sowing in February will get you off to a good start in the garden. Sunflowers

Enter this month’s crosssword for a chance to win one of 12 begonia ‘Apricot Shades Improved’ worth £14.99 each. Entry form overleaf