Viola 'Ice Babies' is a top-performing hanging basket variety, producing cascading trails of colourful blooms that brighten up the winter garden. Flowers just keep on coming and will continue to perform well into May. Enjoy four months of stunning colour with minimal effort—simply hang the baskets and keep them watered.

Whether you’ve got your eye on a rudbeckia or you’ve been checking out a cosmos, or maybe you’re just looking for a great deal, this month BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine readers can save 20% when shopping with our partner Hayloft. Based in Worcestershire, this established nursery offers a wide range of unique and rare bulbs, perennials, annuals and shrubs – the perfect reason to try something new today.

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine is delighted to bring you another exclusive event at Highclere Castle, the ‘real’ Downton Abbey, where you’ll be joined by Alan Titchmarsh and Lady Carnarvon. Your itinerary includes a welcome from the GW Magazine team, followed by Lady Carnarvon's talk and Q&A with Alan; then, groups split for a tour of Highclere Castle or lunch in the Coach House, swapping at 1:30pm, followed by free time to explore the grounds and gift shop.