The garden expert

As you wait for the weather to warm up, turn a few corners of your home into mini-indoor gardens. Here are five seeds to plant inside in February that will transform into delicious produce and beautiful flowers later in the year.

However large or small your garden, it could make the life-saving difference for wildlife. This is especially true in January, which is often the coldest month and when natural food sources are thin on the ground. Read our guide on creating vital ‘green corridors’ that link towns, parks and the countryside with people’s gardens.

While the weather is cold outside, you can take advantage of the warm weather inside by sowing seedlings. Check out our top tips for growing healthy seedlings, along with a list of our favourite seeds to plant in January.

As the gardening calendar comes to a close, there isn’t a huge amount to do out there. But getting a few jobs done will make Christmas merrier and help your plants survive the ongoing frosts.

A winter garden doesn’t need to be lifeless. Use your October to bring colour to your garden in the cold months.

From pastel pinks to vibrant yellows, lily-shaped to fringed, tulips are one of the most popular spring-flowering bulbs. Follow our guide on how, when and why to plant tulips in autumn – for a brilliant display next year.