Leafy brassicas
What to plant

Winter fare

Some hardy Asian edible plants do well in the cooler months, such as mizuna and Chinese mustard. Why not grow them in your patch?

Perennial chamomile
Pruning

Perennial pruning

Pruning and dividing some perennials keeps their growth under control, says Penny Woodward.

Purple chive flowers
Herbs & spices

Chives

Spring is such a lovely time in the garden with an abundance of flowers. Chives is a very useful and quietly pretty plant that is often overlooked amongst this profusion.