Spring has truly spring and it is a joy to behold. The unfurling of life is all around and it is exciting to be getting back onto the land to plant, dig and sow. You've likely done a big flush of sowing and are eagerly watching your baby seedlings germinate and grow. April is another fantastic time to fill up your propagation space and we thought we'd include our 'top crops to sow' for this month below. This list includes vegetables, salads and herbs but also some of our favourite half hardy...

March is in full swing and there are signs of spring to be seen all around. Crocuses, daffodils and nettles are beginning to make an appearance and the pointed leaves of wild garlic are beginning to show their green abundance in hedgerows and woodlands. It's easy to forget the importance that these first greens would have had in the diets of our ancestors - they were not just a relief from the less than fresh stored ingredients that had been sustaining them throughout the winter, but also...

It's March, the most exciting time of year for the enthusiastic seed sower. The light levels are returning, the soil is starting to come alive and the sun's warmth can be felt in glimpses between the showers. This month can be changeable however, so it's good to observe the climate in your local area and make sure the conditions are right. If you're starting to see weeds sprouting in your beds it's a sure sign that it's time to start. It's a busy month! There's a huge variety of things you...