As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

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 spring, thousands of daffodils illuminate the fields and riverbanks at Farndale, in a corner of North Yorkshire rich in folklore and history

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results naturally for the benefit of garden and gardener

Which gardens are COUNTRY LIFE contributors most looking forward to visiting this year?

From creating homemade chutneys to supplying world leaders at the G7 summit, Jake Kendall and Abi Kendall-Hobbs, the couple who co-founded The Cornish Larder, are proof that big dreams can grow from small coastal kitchens. Jake shares their story with coast