Gardens Illustrated  |  February 2022
Spring is a time of promise and renewed optimism for our gardens. There is something about getting organised for the growing year – tidying up the shed and the garden, preparing tools and sorting out the seed selection – that lifts the spirits and kick-starts a sense of hope about the future. In this issue we get set for the new season with a visit to the private garden of renowned nurserywoman Elizabeth Strangman and celebrate the best of spring. Mary Keen visits Woottens of Wenhaston nursery to learn more about exquisite auriculas. And head gardener Tom Coward picks his favourite plants for February interest from Gravetye Manor. Our monthly plant profile focuses on the best crocus cultivars and how to grow then, and we indulge in a little escapism with trips to warmer climes and gardens in California and Ibiza. Finally we’ve bountiful summer blooms with our experts’ picks of top bulbs to plant right now.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Gardens Illustrated February 2022.