Who doesn’t love a bunch of fresh flowers? Instantly lifting your space and spirits, a home-grown posy is also a thoughtful and budget-friendly gift. If you haven’t tried growing flowers for cutting b

There’s magic in every seed – so start planting them today for a garden bursting with colour and buzzing with life

As winter eases and spring beckons, longer days bring the garden to life – and your growing year starts here…

REAL readers' gardens!

I like unusual words and there are a couple that seem appropriate for this time of year. March, we know, is a fickle beast, where the weather can flicker from T-shirt to thermals in the course of a da

This spring jewel is so wonderful when it pops up in gardens, whether it is planted in borders or in areas of grass – as it is just as happy in both. The foliage will start with a slight purple tone a