Soil conditions and frost risk mean patience is essential

Give good heat, water, hygiene and airflow to get them through to spring

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to allow plants to grow a little wilder for greater all-weather protection

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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

The country’s Cape Floral Kingdom has incredible bloom diversity with around 9,000 species – and some make spectacular plants for our British gardens