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it's good that you mention not to take the leaves off as a lot of people would do this and wonder why they have no flowers the following year. Very useful item, my snowdrops are really bunched up

Snowdrops transplant well when they are in leaf and even in flower and the bulbs can also be divided at the same time - a method known as 'in the green'. You can then replant new clumps of snowdrops in other places around the garden; it's a simple

of the genus Galanthus). Fortunately, there are many great gardens around the country where such enthusiasts can get their snowdrop fix over the coming weeks.Although I grow snowdrops in my own garden, and I admire their short-lived display – most welcome

Watch Carol Klein's video guide to planting snowdrops 'in the green'. Carol also explains how to boost flowering of existing clumps by lifting and dividing.early springMore on growing snowdropsPractical project on lifting and dividing snowdrops

Can anyone help me to identify a snowdrop that is growing in my garden   James. have a look at this link. Hope it helps. http://www.bsbi.org.uk/Snowdrop_identification.pdf   Thanks - cant find it on this site - hoping some eagle eyed galanthophile

Can someone let me know if I can dig up my huge clumps of snowdrops now. I also need to know how I should store them and when I can replant them in the garden. Yes you may dig up your snowdrops now. BUT you need to replant them as soon as possible

or insects theres not much growing at the moment so they will make a beeline for ant fresh new growth. Its the bulbs that are most toxic. did you know Cancer reserch are using the bulbs of snowdrops and certain parts of daffodils for a cure for some types

I have tried for years to grow snowdrops from bulbs but all failed. Last month I purchased some snowdrops in pots that were well past their best but in-the-green. I have now replanted them all in a big pot where they will be left undisturbed. I

Chris Beardshaw sows bluebells under the shade of the deciduous trees at Berryfields, and discusses the benefits of growing bluebells from seed over planting bulbs.springMore about woodland flowersPlaces to see bluebells in the UKSnowdrops and where

This striking combination of snowdrops, black ophiopogon and silvery convolvulus is just the thing for brightening up a terrace or doorstep. A terracotta pot, sprayed with metallic paint, will set off the contemporary planting scheme to perfection