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counties too. It's an example of how temperature influences so many plants in our gardens, often putting our traditional gardening seasons slightly out of sync when we get an unexpected warm spell.Of course, when it comes to camellias, all varieties

as if hit by frost. It flowered extremely well but there are no pods and none of the exuberant growth". I didn't have much idea what could have caused this problem, so wasn't able to offer a useful solution.In a very spooky Twilight Zone moment, the very

and jacket potatoes.Learn about each of the three potato types, and how to grow them, below.10-12 weeks to maturePlant: March (with frost protection)Harvest: JunePlanting depth: 12cmDistance between tubers: 30cmDistance between rows: 60cmFirst early potatoes

leaving them out all winter as an experiment. Some will simply turn to mush when touched by frost, so I find them a home on a bright bedroom windowsill that remains frost free. One of my neighbours has several succulents planted out permanently in a bed

and put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the pot.Half-fill the pot with compost, then remove the acer from its container and position it in the middle of the pot.Fill in around the plant with fresh compost and firm it in gently, making sure it's planted

planting in spring, save a few tubers for a later planting in June, and you could be reaping the rewards at Christmas. Grow the potatoes in large sacks, as they're best raised outdoors in summer, then moved indoors at the first sign of frost. 40-litre

. Keep bare-root plants in a frost-free shed until daytime temperatures are above freezing.More advice on growing rosesWatch Chris Beardshaw's video on planting a rambling roseMonty Don's video guide to planting a roseAdvice on pruning a rose bush

accessible source of pollen for bees and hoverflies. If left into into winter, the papery brown seed heads look beautiful when covered in dense frost.Apart from the addition of extra grit to my heavy soil, keeping my alliums has been easy. Despite frequent

, and what the needs of your plants will be. If you’re planning to grow crops in there all year round, raise seedlings or overwinter tender plants, you’ll need a spot with maximum light and sunshine, away from frost pockets and cold winds.Discover the six

-purpose compost. Keep well-watered and plant out in spring, after all risk of frost has passed.AdamStand cuttings on an east- or west-facing windowsill, as they need a good source of light but not direct sun.Water sparingly if the compost feels dry, but don