There’s magic in every seed – so start planting them today for a garden bursting with colour and buzzing with life

Dahlias are gorgeous. They’re easy to care for, which is a bonus when you’re a grower, and florists absolutely adore them as a focal flower. Their vase life is about five days and, once cut, they don’

As winter eases and spring beckons, longer days bring the garden to life – and your growing year starts here…

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Soil conditions and frost risk mean patience is essential

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it