GARDENING: Shrubs which are suitable for those who live in flats
Thank you again for your letters. This week I am responding to three received from readers who live in flats and would like advice on shrubs which are easy to grow in pots and containers.
GARDENING: Brian Kidd’s tips for getting your border to flower all summer long
I’ve had a letter from Leonard at Cosham who loves his flower borders. But like most of us he realises that nearly all herbaceous plants bloom for about three weeks and then there’s nothing but foliage.
GARDENING: Wonderful memories of Grandma's tomatoes for Sunday tea
Some good news this week, we will be able to plant the tomatoes out into the garden now. It’s best to wait until the first week in June because the risk of frosts has gone and with a bit of luck it won’t be windy.
GARDENING: Brian Kidd is planning for summer with dahlias
For years flowers have been blooming earlier, but this year things are back to normal – in fact people tell me everything is late and it's all because of our weather.
