Ready to kickstart your garden? March is the month to sow, plant and prepare for a colourful, tasty season ahead. Here’s what you can plant: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/what-to-plant-march/

Digging over the allotment.

Cleaning your tools at the end of the day and putting them back in their right spot

Dead heading

It has to be pruning. There's a kind of artistry plus nurturing about getting the plants ready for the different seasons of the year. Worst for me is cutting the grass... would rather scoop my brain out my nose with a spoon. 🤭

Weeding

Which gardening 'chore' do you actually find incredibly therapeutic?

Get ahead for spring with these key allotment tasks to tackle in February: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/job-on-the-allotment-in-february/

Even in winter, there’s plenty to pick! Here are five crops ready to enjoy in February: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/five-crops-to-harvest-in-february/ Top tip: Try winter salads like mizuna and rocket for fresh greens. Which will you be harvesting this month?👇

First primroses on Firs Estate Allotments, Derby

Algerian iris

🌱First naturalised crocuses! ☘️😊☘️

What signs of spring have you spotted in your garden? Share a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!

Fill your garden with scent all year round! 🌸👃 Love fragrance in the garden? Here’s your month-by-month guide to deliciously scented plants: https://bit.ly/3Mh2Zpb

What one plant have you tried to grow multiple times, but just can’t seem to keep happy?

Winter pots needn’t be dull – here are the best plants for vibrant containers! 🌸❄️ https://bit.ly/45Y9K5U

Looking for a splash of colour to lift those winter blues? February pots can look fabulous with the right mix! Try the ‘thriller, filler, spiller’ formula for eye-catching containers: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/plants-for-beautiful-february-pots/

I have one of the deep hole she dug under my erysimum Bowles Mauve. But she spends a lot of time sniffing out the frogs that live among the pots & sleeping!

Ben the beautiful boy 💕

Around April in Salinas, California. Rocco and a distant Koda!

feat. fellow good boy Gus

Finding his place in the sun 🧘

Well she’s not enjoying it much this month, it’s a muddy mess. But in the summer…

Show us your dogs enjoying your garden by adding a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!

Brighten your winter garden by adding some colour and scent with these top shrubs for February flowers: https://bit.ly/3Ec5jsT

Is it weird that I’m excited about how lively the compost bin is? Can’t wait to get that stuff in the ground.

Gladioli again.

All the buds on my Magnolia Stellata.

The buds are all starting to burst on my roses

Looking at your garden today, what’s the one thing that’s making you feel most hopeful for the year ahead?

Winter gardens can smell amazing! Try these top picks for February scent: https://bit.ly/4bJiksJ

Keep your garden lively with these five perennials for February colour: https://bit.ly/4kt0L2u

What's looking lovely in your garden this February? Share a picture below and we'll repost a few of our favourites next week!

The March issue is on sale now! Get set for spring with our celebration of the season, including the planting that brings Longmeadow to life AND the People’s Choice winner of Gardens of the Year. Available in store and online now: https://bit.ly/4ayUeQj

Fill your home with scent with our pick of five cut flowers for February – perfect for winter displays 💐✨ https://bit.ly/3ZlcztT

And the winner of our 2025 Readers' Choice Award goes to... Kamal Hussain (Kaan)! Kamal's bijou canal side plot stole our hearts last summer – and it's been a hit with BBC Gardeners' World magazine readers too, winning the public vote to be named YOUR choice.

What’s the best gardening bargain you’ve invested in over winter?

Brighten up the late-winter garden with these stunning bulbs, flowering just when you need it most: https://bit.ly/4c79S6F

Dreaming of summer blooms and homegrown veg? February is the perfect time to get sowing indoors! Here are five seeds you can start now for a garden full of colour and flavour: https://bit.ly/3NJXa3V

Show us your hellebores by adding a photo to the thread below, and we'll share a few of our favourite shots next week!

Get planting this February! Dreaming of a colourful, productive garden? February is the perfect time to sow and plant. Here’s what you can start: https://bit.ly/3Dz5xY3

Hellebores. This is Ice n Roses, Rose. The flowers become more pink as they age. They’re held fairly upright for a hellebore.

The crocus are coming up and flowering today

What's one thing in your garden that is giving you a pop of unexpected colour right now?

Brighten up winter shade with these top plants! Shady spots don’t have to be dull in winter. Add colour and interest with these shade-loving stars: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/best-winter-shade-plants/ Tip: Plant near paths to enjoy fragrance and colour up close.

Who did you spot during this weekend's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch? Here are some of the photos shared by our followers from birdwatching's big weekend! 🐦‍⬛ Pictures by: Abby Louis, helsrh_ Peter Baird and yvettetreasaden

Got a shady corner? No worries! These house plants thrive in low light and add instant style: https://bit.ly/3CoYSCm Tip: Place near north or east windows for best results.

In honour of the RSPB #BigGardenBirdwatch, we want to see your photos of the birds that visit your garden – so add a picture to the comments, and we'll share some of our favourites next week!

From robins to sparrows: the birds you’re likely to spot for the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 https://www.gardenersworld.com/news/from-robins-to-sparrows-the-birds-youre-likely-to-spot-for-the-big-garden-birdwatch-2026/