Start exotic climbers off now to enjoy cascades of flowers and foliage for five months

There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

Spring is arguably the season when a greenhouse becomes worth its weight in gold. Anyone who has ever tried to germinate seedlings on a windowsill and found their home overflowing with the resulting p

Get a head start on your veg patch and borders by sowing slow-maturing seeds now. The new shoots will be a sign of hope in February’s dreary days

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

With this issue you have received FREE sunflower ‘Earthwalker’, cosmos ‘Cupcake White’ and lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’ seeds, and sowing in February will get you off to a good start in the garden. Sunflowers