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

Don’t let winter blues dim your love for your plot. Our clever tweaks will help you keep your garden groove going so you’re still frolicking with your plot right through the frosts!

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

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Just a hop, skip and jump from London, but a million miles from the stresses of the city, newly refurbished countryside retreat Burnham Beeches makes a perfect escape, whether you’re seeking a Mother’

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