THE MAGIC OF gardening

Flora Brons is passionate about promoting self-sufficiency when it comes to growing our own plants and food. With many of us wanting to embark on a love of gardening but not sure where to begin, we thought now was the perfect time to start collaborating with Flora on a regular gardening column. Let’s nurture those green thumbs and get inspired!

SPRING IS IN THE AIR! THE

blossom trees are in bloom, the days are warm and longer, and the evenings are cool … it is my favourite time of year to be in the garden. It is such a beautiful season watching the trees turning green again as their new leaves unfold.

The soil is warming up and that means two things for me: it’s time to start sowing seeds and look out for the weeds! Every issue I will share with you some seasonal jobs for in the garden, advice for what to sow (and how to sow), and top tips. Let’s get started …