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Dog violets, Viola riviniana, appeared almost as soon as I laid the topsoil of my new garden. They’ve been here for three years now, slowly bulking up in corners where nothing else grows.They thrive in the shadiest parts of my garden, flowering just

. Although the immature flowers had a disturbing apricot hue, I was ecstatic when they eventually turned out to be bog-standard purple. Beautiful.Foxglove seeds are best sown fresh. They're too tiny to handle comfortably, so it's a good idea to just place a

There are so few plants that do well in my small, shady garden, but those that do thrive deserve a medal. This week, honesty is taking centre stage, with its tall spires of brilliant white flowers, towering above more subtle spring blooms.I love