Plant this Find the bright yellow of forsythia flowers a bit too gaudy? Grow white forsythia, Abeliophyllum distichum, instead. This Korean native has scented, starlike flowers that appear in February and March on bare branches; it’s compact, reaching 1.5m x 1.5m. It needs a sheltered, sunny spot, close to the house so you can enjoy the perfume.
Visit this If you have a hankering for hellebores, award-winning hellebore breeders Ashwood Nurseries in the West Midlands is your best bet. Head there on 27 January or 17 February for one of their behind-the-scenes tours and a chance to buy hellebores you won’t see anywhere else. Go to ashwoodnurseries.com for details.
Make this Have a seed packet sort-out. Repurpose an old photo album by placing one packet into each clear plastic photo pocket: alphabetised if you’re feeling particularly efficient.
