A sea of blooming flowers

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week

Pick up some top tips and immerse yourself in beauty by paying a visit to gardens across the UK this summer. Here are a few suggestions from AG ’s Sue Bradley

With returning swifts screaming across the rooftop and golden buttercup pollen gilding his Wellingtons as he strides across the cow meadow, John Lewis-Stempel marvels at the many pleasures of May

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Celebrate the nation’s favourite plant with these Great British Gardens to visit this summer