Spread the joy

Bulbs to plant now for a rip-roaring spring show

Spring bulbs bring a lovely splash of colour to grassy areas and provide nectar for early-rising pollinators

Too many years ago, I spent a very happy few days with friends in the Peloponnese. It was early November; rain had fallen and the landscape was lushly green with reviving grass and germinating annuals

Choosing and planting bulbs each year brings excitement and endless possibilities

Liz Zorab explains how to get set for spring by filling pots and troughs with the promise of colour to come

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley