Into the garden april’s full awakening

There comes a time every year, somewhere between the middle of March and the first week of April, when I am possessed by my garden. It runs through my veins like a dancing river, occupies my sleep wit

Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show – Royal Cornwall Showground: 28 & 29 March Often called the “Chelsea of the West”, this vibrant two-day show brings together dazzling floral displays, specia

Spring is unfurling in Fiona Cumberpatch’s container garden in Lincolnshire and she’s appreciating every small stage

I like the slow-quick-slow burn of early spring, with the leaves unfurling slowly but surely. Some plants are decidedly cautious; whitebeams and catalpa won’t show themselves for weeks, while impatien

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

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