At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

Warm up chilly days with some sizzling blooms

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

What to plant, pot, plan and prune this month, plus a few treats to buy and inspiration further afield

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

Prepare for the season ahead by sowing annual climbers, potting up tubers and pruning buddleja, roses and other shrubs