Sweet peas have an irresistible perfume and every winter garden should have these wonderful scented, free flowering varieties. If sown this month, sweet peas should start coming into flower in June.

Last January, a Master Gardening column featured a story about winter sowing seeds. While I found the concept intriguing, I was convinced that sowing seeds indoors under lights on heat mats four to ...

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For as long as I can remember - which is usually about two minutes, the same as my attention span - I've heard that Good Friday is the traditional day for planting peas. That always struck me as being ...

For anyone wanting to escape the British winter, there's a far cheaper alternative than a package holiday to tropical climes - in fact, it won't cost more than the price of a packet of seeds. Sow some ...

You might think you have to wait until spring to sow seeds for summer flowers, but to get beautiful blooms early in the year, ...

Q: Thanks for answering my tomato questions. What is the best way to start poppy seeds and sweet peas indoor for planting outside? I tried last year and had a hard time. I love poppies and sweet peas.

Ursula Cholmeley, who has spent 25 years restoring Easton Walled Gardens, recommends sowing sweet peas now for stronger ...

Discover a selection of flowers to sow in December that will give you earlier blooms next year, along with expert sowing tips ...