JANUARY Resolve to plant more lavender. Set aside a sunny patch for a special lavender garden where you can plant your old favourites as...

Think of spring and autumn flowering Cape bulbs, like Watsonias and Amaryllis belladonna, either of which would make a superb picture...

Lavender is best grown from semi-ripe cuttings taken in late summer or autumn. Cuttings may also be struck successfully at any time...

Lavender needs pruning at least once a year to keep in good heart. The best time to do this is after flowering, cutting the bush back by...