Try this
Many gardens that open to the public do so only with the help of an army of volunteers, and you could be one of them. Spring is a perfect time to put your name forward. The National Trust, the Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens , the Royal Parks and Thrive all run volunteer schemes.
Grow this
Grab some fenugreek and coriander seeds from your spice rack, sprinkle them thickly on a tray of moistened seed compost, then tamp down gently. Cover the tray with damp newspaper and remove as soon as the seeds germinate. Place on a sunny, warm windowsill, and within a couple of weeks you can snip off tasty microgreens.
Plant this
Elephants’ ears are tough groundcover, but can be dull. Step forward Bergenia ‘Dragonfly Sakura’, a new compact variety with cherry-blossom-like pink flowers in spring and evergreen foliage that is purple-black in winter. Height and spread: 25cm x 30cm. Buy one two-litre potted plant for £12.99 or two for £19.99 (plus £4.95 p&p per order). Call 0330 333 6790, quoting ref GU488, or go to our Readers’ Offers page. Dispatched within four to six weeks.
