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petals. I think it's called 'St Ewe', but I wouldn't put money on it. Yes, so delicate for winter, but the warm weather had coaxed it out of hibernation to cheer me up.It's a reminder that spring is just around the corner, but don't assume things can

the right plant for the right place can be a difficult task, and the reality is that often the site we have is far from ideal.Take the left-hand border in my garden. A beautiful silver birch sits close to the boundary fence, but at about 10m or more

I've planted everywhere. I simply let it spring up among other plants, adding another tier of seasonal colour. Stems can be gently plucked from the soil to use as cut flowers, but I leave mine in place to enhance the display. Without tightly packed

Anemone x hybrida) always springs to mind. There are several related varieties, too, including Anemone hupehensis, all originating from the Far East from Japan to China. They shade, cope with dry sites, but doesn't seem to mind a heavy clay soil either

in spring to enjoy buds bursting to reveal their unfurling foliage.But it's autumn when the fireworks really start, and over the coming weeks they'll steal the show. It won't be long before a cold wind blows away my display, but until then they

plants in spring. Honesty can be established to ensure new seedlings every year, much as you would with other biennials, such as foxgloves.Honesty is well worth a place in any garden – I’d recommend adding it to your seed order right away. You’ll find

little.There I go again. Excuses, excuses. There’s no time like the present, and with little else to do outside it makes sense to get the shed tidied up ready for the busy spring ahead, when I’ll be able to lay my hands instantly on every tool I need

more workable in spring. So, even though the cold weather has only tempted me out occasionally to admire its beautiful creations, at least I know it's been lending a hand with soil preparations.

'. A pack of two plump, healthy lily bulbs — it's important to check if they're firm and healthy — cost £1.99. I reasoned that three packs wouldn't break the bank, and would be sufficient for me to create the lily feature I was dreaming of.Each lily

for the weather to work on over winter. I'm sure it helps to let the frost penetrate your soil where you can.I have been worrying about the birds. My bird bath was covered by a 15cm deep layer of snow when I woke up on Thursday morning, so it was important to get