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

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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

Stephanie Hafferty provides her pick of the more unusual perennials for tasty and nutritious meals

Liz Zorab lists the eye-catching plants she hopes to add to her garden this year

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