This month! 78 Around the garden 83 Back to basics 84 Flowers 86 Pruning 89 House plants 90 Wildlife 92 Greenhouse 95 Test your skills 97 Fruit & veg As the days slowly lengthen, winter will begin to

As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

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

Preparing the greenhouse, caring for citrus and growing ...

Anya Lautenbach, bestselling author and Instagram plant whisperer – known to her one million-plus followers as Anya the Garden Fairy – shares her advice on how to keep the costs down

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