It’s probable that there isn’t anyone else in England making silk flowers in quite the same way Anne Tomlin does. Inspired by her garden and the chalk meadows near her West Sussex home, she makes life

What’s sweeter than homemade bakes? Ones filled with nostalgia, of course! Take inspiration from TV presenter and The Great British Bake Off star Briony May Williams

■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 1 ball of each: Mouse Grey (059) Red (028) Fuchsia (014) Rose (008) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ Metal wire, 1mm thick ■ Cardboard, 10x10cm

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

In the garden, hellebores and snowdrop bulbs are emerging through the wintry ground, while beyond, in borrowed views, dangling catkins and blossom-laden blackthorn branches sway in the hedgerows. Thes

Stephanie Hafferty lists her favourite edible blooms and shares her top tips for using them