The English Garden

You don’t need to be aiming for a bowling green lawn for your grass to benefit from being fed in spring. Even if you just have a ‘normal’ lawn – mown but not obsessively so, your grass wi...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-best-lawn-feeds/

A phrase originally coined by farmers but just as relevant to gardeners growing vegetables at home, 'hungry gap' refers to that period between March and May when there aren't many fresh crops to ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-avoid-the-hungry-gap/

Gladioli light up the summer months with their pigment-packed, jewel-box colours. Follow our expert guide to growing these vibrant summer-flowering bulbs.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-gladioli/

Miria Harris’s garden for the Stroke Association has been created to support stroke survivors and help them achieve their best possible recovery.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/miria-harris-rhs-chelsea-flower-show/

One of the roster of Project Giving Back gardens at this year's show, The National Garden Scheme Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith will raise the profile of the charity, which raises funds for nursing a...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/tom-stuart-smith-ngs-chelsea-2024/

We look back at Chelsea 2019, when award-winning designer Jo Thompson created a show garden for Wedgwood, with perennial planting in a confection of pretty pastel shades.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/garden-design/jo-thompson-wedgwood-chelsea-2019/

Whether it’s to stop soil getting under your fingernails or to protect yourself from stings and brambles, a good pair of gardening gloves is essential. Alex Mitchell has tried and tested the be...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-best-gardening-gloves/

The biggest advantage of using a cordless lawn mower is that there’s no cable to slice through, and unlike petrol mowers, they don’t emit fumes. But which cordless lawn mowers on the market a...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-best-cordless-lawn-mowers/

Climbing plants and wall shrubs are invaluable for covering fences and walls, disguising outbuildings or cascading from arches, pergolas or even old trees. To look their best though, many need tr...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/tying-in-climbing-plants/

In spring, bulbs hold court in the garden, filling borders, pots and lawns with gorgeous colour, so it is well worth taking some trouble over them, even after blooms have faded.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-look-after-bulbs-after-flowering/

The English Garden has partnered with Tavo Pets to offer one lucky reader the chance to WIN the Tavo Pets Maeve™ 3-in-1 travel system worth over £770

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For success with sunflowers, sow them directly in May and June or sow seeds in the greenhouse in April.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/the-best-sunflower-varieties-to-grow/

The arching stems of Dicentra drip with distinctive heart-shaped flowers in spring. Val Bourne explores Roger Brook’s National Collection and discovers the best varieties to grow.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/the-best-varieties-of-dicentra-to-grow/

Increase your garden’s wattage with a blast of electrifying colour. Louise Curley visits National Collection holder Don Witton, to discover the best euphorbias for every situation.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/vivid-zingy-euphorbias-for-every-garden-situation/

Obelisks can provide support for everything from climbing roses to sweet peas, but which are the best obelisks for your garden?

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/garden-obelisks-the-best-plant-supports-for-your-garden/

Discerning gardeners can garden in style, with this gorgeous-but-very-practical tool bag in a timeless grey ticking stripe and selection of beautifully designed tools.

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The 2024 edition of A Year in The English Garden is out now!

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Take the stress out of travelling with your pet and elevate your adventures with the Tavo Maeve Pet Protection System, designed with safety and comfort in mind.

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Hollyhocks are one of the most recognisable, quintessential cottage garden plants. Find out how to grow them and other related plants in the mallow family.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/get-the-cottage-garden-look-with-spires-of-colourful-hollyhocks/

Ideal for the eco-conscious grower, CoirProducts’ of Salike brings a unique range of coir pots that are easy-to-use whether indoors or out.

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A life-changing illness sparked a new career in floral design for Hazel Gardiner. Sharing her journey to founding her namesake brand, she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-become-a-florist-with-hazel-gardiner/

Natasha Goodfellow's guide to Sussex gardens, A Sussex Garden Companion, is a fun, illustrated fold-out map highlighting over 50 of most picturesque gardens in southern England.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/gardens-to-visit/this-spring-and-summer-explore-these-extraordinary-gardens-in-sussex/

Ben Pope, head gardener at a private garden in Hampshire, shares how he started in horticulture and how you too can become a successful gardener

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-become-a-gardener-with-ben-pope/

Pollyanna Wilkinson, the award-winning designer and the face of Studio Pollyanna, shares her journey to becoming a successful garden designer and founding her own studio.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-become-a-garden-designer-with-pollyanna-wilkinson/

Thomas Broom-Hughes, director of horticulture at Petersham Nurseries, explains how to create a dazzling spring bulb planter for your garden.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/how-to-create-a-magnificent-spring-bulb-planter/

Offering inspiration for spring planting, the palette at Manchester's Mayfield Park is focused around fresh greens. Splashes of yellow come from primroses, daffodils and euphorbias while around t...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/spring-plants-at-mayfield-park/

Editing is key to Tessa and Mike Crowe’s dramatic displays of tulips at The Oast in East Sussex, as they work with 4,000 bulbs and 30 varieties to create a spring masterpiece

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/the-majestic-spring-garden-at-the-oast-in-east-sussex/

Water butts come in a range of sizes, which means there are options for every imaginable space, and there’s a huge choice in terms of styles, materials and colours too.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/our-guide-to-the-best-water-butts/

Unlike ordinary tulips, species tulips will return with vigour to re-flower year after year. Use the shortest under deciduous shrubs and they will gradually naturalise and form carpets of spring ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/species-tulips-for-the-garden/

Whether you're on the hunt for a stylish pen, or a elegant planner to keep track of hurtling days, this round up of garden inspired stationery gems promises plenty of charm and practicality.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/beautiful-garden-inspired-stationery/

Pashley Manor Gardens in East Sussex host a dazzling tulip display that peaks from mid-April with star varieties marching through the colour-themed rooms of its 11 acres

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/pashley-manor-gardens-in-east-sussex/

What do you need to do in the garden this month? Discover the essential list of gardening jobs in April.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/seasonal-tips/gardening-jobs-in-april/

We present the overall and category winners in this annual competition that seeks the best images of plants, gardens and landscapes around the world.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/international-garden-photographer-of-the-year/

Twine and ties are indispensable in the garden: whether they’re being used to attach sweet peas to trellis or obelisks, restrain clematis and climbing roses or hold up tree branches, our plots ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-best-twines-and-plant-ties/

Ideas for dramatic spring displays and oodles of suggestions for conditioning, combining and arranging the specialities of the season from Milli Proust’s new book, The Grower’s Guide: Florist...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/seasonal-tips/in-spring-milli-proust-celebrates-the-arrival-of-exquisite-tulips-and-picks/

Most houseplants require additional fertiliser during the growing period, usually between March and September.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-best-fertilisers-to-help-your-indoor-plants-thrive/

Let scratching your head over that mystery shrub be a thing of the past with our handy guide to the best plant labels out there.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/best-plant-labels-to-buy/

Mulch may not be glamorous but it’s the secret ingredient within many a beautiful garden.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/best-mulches-to-buy/

Celebrate the season with pretty spring-themed homeware.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/easter-accessories-the-best-to-buy-this-spring/

It’s that time of year to start paying attention to your lawn, particularly since lawn care jobs carried out now in spring are the ones that will help get the grass in the best possible shape f...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/maintenance/spring-lawn-care-get-your-lawn-in-shape-for-the-year-ahead/

Of all insect pests that gardeners must face, lily beetles are surely among the craftiest. If you love lilies and fritillaries, learning how to best combat these little red devils is essential.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/be-on-the-alert-for-lily-beetles/

Hillier Garden Centres is giving readers a chance to win a £100 gift voucher that can be spent online or in-store at any of its 22 centres across the UK.

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As is traditional, this year’s Spring issue is, once again, our Small Gardens special, celebrating the fact that size isn’t everything and gardens that are tight on space can more than make u...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/the-spring-2024-issue-of-the-english-garden-is-now-on-sale/

When the courgette glut comes, you want a sheaf of recipes on hand. Anna Jones' recipe for these sweet-sour courgettes includes delicious sticky onions. You'll be making it again and again.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/recipes/courgettes-agrodolce-with-sticky-onions-cook-anna-jones-offers-a-great-way/

This caponata recipe from Anna Jones' book Easy Wins substitutes cauliflower for traditional aubergine. Containing a number of store-cupboard items, it's a brilliant flavoursome midweek meal that...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/recipes/anna-jones-recipe-for-delicious-caponata-cauliflower-like-youve-never-had-it/

One of the hardest gardening tasks is disposing of the unwanted branches, prunings and foliage generated by trees, shrubs and plants, which is why a shredder is an invaluable addition to your gar...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/best-garden-shredders/

This cake from cook and writer Anna Jones' book Easy Wins has the classic sharp sweetness that features in all the best lemon bakes. An easy streusel topping adds a delicious finishing touch.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/recipes/anna-jones-double-lemon-cake-with-streusel-topping/

Using eye-catching shades of rich and regal purple and an abundance of spaces to sit and take stock, Ann-Marie Powell and the Blue Diamond team are honouring the pioneering social reformer Octavi...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/ann-marie-powell-chelsea-garden/

Designers Sophie Parmenter and Dido Milne are seeking to capture autistic people's everyday experiences in their bold and brilliant design for the National Autistic Society.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/sophie-parmenter-and-dido-milnes-chelsea-garden/

Baz Grainger’s 'Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees' garden is a scented, immersive haven that also inspires intergenerational conversations about money management.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/baz-grainger-chelsea-garden/

The Boodles National Gallery Garden for the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates 200 years of The National Gallery, with its designer, Catherine MacDonald, taking inspiration from some of the ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/dr-catherine-macdonalds-garden-for-the-2024-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-draws/

The story of the global dermatological partnership that supports Burmese healthcare workers who treat adults and children with skin conditions is told throughout Helen Olney’s naturalistic desi...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/helen-olneys-chelsea-garden/

A garden inspired by a rejuvinated quarry landscape forms the backdrop to a striking monolith slate stepping stone, which creates a link to the 2030 vision of no new HIV cases in the Terrence Hig...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/matthew-childs-chelsea-garden/

Melissa Richardson and Amy Fielding, co-founders of modern, flower-pressing studio JamJar Edit, reveal their techniques for pressing beautiful blooms and displaying the results. Preserve your gar...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-press-flowers-perfectly/

In the heart of central London, Robert Myers has designed an urban garden that symbolises a message of hope and recovery.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/robert-myers-chelsea-garden/

Sarah Raven is known for the vivid dahlias she grows at her garden, Perch Hill. Many are varieties she has selected on visits to breeders in The Netherlands, and named after family and friends. H...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/sarah-ravens-favourite-dahlias/

Sarah Raven, whose eponymous brand is based on colourful cut flowers, shares her love of all things bright and beautiful in her gloriously vibrant gardens at Perch Hill in East Sussex.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/sarah-ravens-vibrant-garden-at-perch-hill/

Carolyn Dunster, author of new book A Floral Feast, suggests finding room for an edible flower border or container, the pickings from which will turn the most ordinary-looking plates of food into...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/plant-an-edible-flower-border/

Don't miss this opportunity to take your gardening game to the next level and enter now to win this amazing Alitex bundle.

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The Royal Horticultural Society regularly assesses plants for garden worthiness, the best receiving the RHS's coveted Award of Garden Merit: a sure sign of an excellent garden plant. In a recent ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/award-winning-dahlias-to-plant-this-spring/

RHS Young Designer of the Year 2017 Ula Maria is bringing her skills to the Forest Bathing Garden on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/ula-maria-chelsea-flower-show-interview/

For his Chelsea debut, Italian garden designer Giulio Giorgi has created a sensory haven that supports emotional wellbeing for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families on behalf of...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/an-interview-with-debut-chelsea-flower-show-designer-giulio-giorgi/

Unmissable events, news and the very best gardens to visit this month

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/garden-news-and-events/

While many gardeners may delight in observing the antics of wild foxes, others will find their activities a challenge to manage, especially in smaller gardens, or in spring when emerging plants a...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-manage-foxes-in-your-garden/

What do you need to do in the garden this month? Discover the essential list of gardening jobs in March.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/gardening-jobs-in-march/

Ruth Willmott's 2022 garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower show took its cues from Morris & Co.'s beautiful wallpapers and fabrics, with plants drawn from William Morris's designs. Here's how to get t...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/flower-shows/be-inspired-by-ruth-willmott-chelsea/

With lovely spring blooms and edible autumn fruit, long-lived Japanese quince (chaenomeles) are true garden stalwarts. David Ford has amassed his National Collection to ensure that these reliable...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/grow-japanese-quince-for-spring-blossom/

Sarah Price's garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 stole the show, capturing the imagination of visitors. Discover its plants and find out how to get the look at home.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/flower-shows/recreate-the-look-of-sarah-prices-chelsea-garden/

Plant Heritage National Plant Collection holder Sue Martin reveals her top 10 favourite geums. These spring-flowering perennials are colourful, easy and reliable choices for pretty flowers in Apr...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/flowers/top-geums-to-grow/

Nothing says spring is on its way better than a throng of golden daffodils, and at Hever Castle in Kent there are 60,000 of them, old varieties and new, all maintained by Neil Miller and his team...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/visit-hever-castle-spring-daffodils/

With grass to cut, seeds to sow and shrubs to prune, a decent pair of gardening shoes is essential to keep you protected and comfortable during outdoor tasks big or small. Discover our top picks ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/best-gardening-shoes/

What could be more special than putting together the personal gift of a bespoke bouquet of spring flowers on Mother's Day?

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/seasonal-tips/how-to-create-a-hand-tied-bouquet/

The sweet violet, Viola odorata, may be a diminutive flower, but the small, slightly asymmetrical, pansy-like flowers are highly fragrant.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/grow-nostalgic-sweet-violets/

At the riverside garden of Parsonage Oasts in Kent, the vision of its creator, Gladys Raikes, is lovingly continued by her grandson Edward and his wife Jennifer.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/parsonage-oasts-garden-kent/

Little is more satisfying than getting your garden's borders shipshape for the growing season ahead. Follow our advice on how - and when - to cut back borders of herbaceous perennials.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-cut-back-borders/

Colourful, quick growing and straightforward, hardy annuals offer an easy way to fill gaps in young borders, an opportunity to ring the changes each year and a chance to experiment with new combi...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/sow-easy-hardy-annuals-for-summer-flowers/

Make 2024 the year you develop your existing skills or try something new, with something to suit every level of experience in our guide to garden courses.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/30-brilliant-gardening-courses-to-sign-up-to-this-year/

Our April issue boasts the most beautiful spring scenes to lift the spirits: colourful tulips, dewy grass studded with cowslips and fritillaries, crab apples completely smothered in pink blossom,...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/new-issue/

Border spades are slightly smaller than regular spades so they are really useful when digging in tight spaces or flower beds where you don’t want to damage other plants. They’re also ideal if...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/tried-and-tested-10-border-spades/

The erstwhile home of William Robinson, grand Gravetye Manor overlooks gardens that stay true to the pioneering writer’s ethos, drawing inspiration from Nature herself.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/gardens-to-visit/gravetye-manor/

We put 10 ratchet-style secateurs to the test, putting them through their paces in the garden and seeing how they coped with a variety of hard and soft woody trees and shrubs from willow to apple...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/tried-and-tested-10-ratchet-style-secateurs/

Spring is the perfect time to get your roses geared up for the flowering season ahead. Feeding will boost their performance and can help plants resist disease.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-to-feed-roses/

Tulips enjoy their moment in the spotlight in late spring. Arrange the perfect companion for them, perhaps one that contrasts in form or colour, and they can really soar. This supporting cast of ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/flowers/top-companion-plants-for-tulips/

One of our earliest spring flowers, pollinator-friendly primroses are perfect for woodland situations, while closely related cowslips prefer a sunnier spot. Discover excellent varieties, perfect ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-primroses-and-cowslips-discover-the-best-early-spring-flowering/

Win a handcrafted drinks table carved from hardwearing FSC kiln-dried oak, making it perfect for both outdoor and indoor use from Sitting Spiritually

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The coolest cold frames, from traditional looks to contemporary designs.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-coolest-cold-frames-from-traditional-looks-to-contemporary-designs/

Discover the best bird houses and nesting boxes to introduce native and migratory birds to your garden.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/best-bird-houses-and-nesting-boxes/

Make sure your indoor plants are in great health to help keep troublesome pests at bay. Inspect them regularly for signs of trouble; prevention is easier than cure.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/houseplants-and-greenhouses/watch-out-for-houseplant-pests/

Through the darkest months, colourful stems of cornus and salix shine out regardless of the weather, as long as they are pruned regularly. Here's how to do it.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/how-to-prune-cornus-salix-and-other-shrubs-for-colourful-winter-stems/

Keep frost, pigeons, cabbage whites and so much more off your crops with hoops and mini tunnels. Here’s our guide to several of the best.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/shopping-for-gardeners-hoops-and-mini-tunnels/

The key to a great lawn is year-round maintenance. While wear and tear on turf in winter is likely to be low, wet and frosty weather can cause problems that need dealing with if your grass is to ...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/winter-lawn-care/

The most popular of climbers, with a wide range of varied selections on offer, clematis are versatile, useful and often spectacular garden plants. Most need pruning to keep them looking their bes...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardening-advice/how-and-when-to-prune-your-clematis/

Keep plants under control in the garden with our handy guide to supports.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/contain-your-plants-with-these-top-performing-plant-supports/

The Victorians knew a thing or two about protecting precious plants with cloches. Take a look at the vast range of products available today.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/buyers-guide/the-best-cloches-to-protect-precious-plants/

Horticultural charity Plant Heritage is calling on people across the UK to help save threatened plants through its annual 'Threatened Plant of the Year' competition.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/threatened-plants/

This year, the Easter holidays span 29th March to the 12th April. Make the most of the sparkling spring season with these garden events for the whole family.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/gardens-to-visit/gardens-to-visit-over-the-easter-holidays/

Mid April to June is the best time of year to bask in the blazing beauty of rhododendron gardens. The following gardens boast particularly impressive blooms.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/gardens/gardens-to-visit/rhododendron-gardens/

Half-hardy annuals are perfect candidates for spring sowing. Discover our top 10 favourites for adding masses of cheerful colour to your garden.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/flowers/top-10-half-hardy-annuals-cutting/

Plant fairs are brilliant events for finding a range of unusual and sought-after specimens in one place. And with any number of with specialist growers directly on hand, also they're a great chan...

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/the-best-plant-fairs-to-visit/

Mid-April is the perfect time to sow tender vegetables - in the greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill - for planting out when the risk of frost is over.

https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/fruits-vegetables-and-herbs/tender-vegetables-to-sow-in-april/