Seven spring bulb displays to brighten your home! π·π‘ Bring the joy of spring indoors with these gorgeous container ideas: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/seven-spring-container-displays-for-indoors/
Itβs been a great year for Crocuses
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Crocus flower with purple and white petals.
Crocus βRainbow Goldβ
Show us your crocus photos by adding a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!
A person planting small onions in a garden bed using a hand trowel. The soil appears dark and fertile, and a line marks the planting row. The individual is wearing a red sweater.
March jobs for a thriving allotment! π₯ Springβs nearly here, so get your plot ready with these essential jobs: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/allotment-jobs-for-march/
A cluster of pale yellow native primroses with green leaves, surrounded by soil and fallen leaves.
A close-up of a Pulsatilla, also known as a pasque flower, featuring deep purple petals and a prominent yellow center with stamens.
A close-up of Pulmonaria, commonly known as lungwort, displaying clusters of small, vibrant purple flowers with hints of pink. The plant has green, lance-shaped leaves and is growing outdoors among other greenery.
A cluster of pink hellebore flowers with green leaves surrounding them, accompanied by a label reading "Hellebores."
Five perennials that flower in March πΈ Add a splash of spring colour and attract pollinators with these hardy perennials: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/five-perennials-flowering-in-march/
We're definitely keen to avoid violence, no matter how heated the competition gets.
What's the first thing you check in the garden in the morning?
20 winners. 10 years. One ultimate favourite.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Gardens of the Year, weβre bringing back 20 champions for a βBest of the Bestβ Peopleβs Choice, in partnership with Crocus β and now itβs your turn to decide who wins. https://bit.ly/4l4tElI
A cluster of light purple Chionodoxa flowers with green leaves in a black pot, set against a blurred green background.
A vibrant field of daffodils with white petals and yellow centers in the foreground, and bright yellow daffodils in the background. A label reads "Daffodils."
Beautiful close-up of vibrant purple and pink hyacinths in bloom, labeled with a tag reading "Hyacinths," set against a blurred green background.
Blue Scilla siberica flowers bloom amidst green foliage.
Wave goodbye to winter and welcome bursts of colour with these five bulbs that bloom in March: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/five-bulbs-for-march-flowers/
Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi Hapus! π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Happy St David's Day!
Share your daffodil shots below, and we'll share a few of our favourites this week.
Clusters of pink cherry blossoms in full bloom on branches, with softly blurred background.
Ready to kickstart your garden? March is the month to sow, plant and prepare for a colourful, tasty season ahead. Hereβs what you can plant: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/what-to-plant-march/
Digging over the allotment.
Cleaning your tools at the end of the day and putting them back in their right spot
Dead heading
It has to be pruning. There's a kind of artistry plus nurturing about getting the plants ready for the different seasons of the year.
Worst for me is cutting the grass... would rather scoop my brain out my nose with a spoon. π€
Weeding
Which gardening 'chore' do you actually find incredibly therapeutic?
Hands planting seeds in a plastic tray filled with soil.
Get ahead for spring with these key allotment tasks to tackle in February: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/job-on-the-allotment-in-february/
A person is harvesting leeks from a garden using a shovel. Their hands are gripping the base of the plants, and soil is visible around the leeks. The person is wearing jeans and brown shoes.
Even in winter, thereβs plenty to pick! Here are five crops ready to enjoy in February: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/five-crops-to-harvest-in-february/
Top tip: Try winter salads like mizuna and rocket for fresh greens. Which will you be harvesting this month?π
Primroses with dew
First primroses on Firs Estate Allotments, Derby
A purple, white and yellow Algerian iris (Iris unguicularis)
Algerian iris
π±First naturalised crocuses! βοΈπβοΈ
What signs of spring have you spotted in your garden? Share a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!
Fill your garden with scent all year round! πΈπ Love fragrance in the garden? Hereβs your month-by-month guide to deliciously scented plants: https://bit.ly/3Mh2Zpb
What one plant have you tried to grow multiple times, but just canβt seem to keep happyο»Ώ?
Winter pots neednβt be dull β here are the best plants for vibrant containers! πΈβοΈ https://bit.ly/45Y9K5U
