Spring

Benton End in Suffolk, where the artist and gardener Cedric Morris and his partner Arthur Lett-Haines moved in 1940, is where Morris bred many of his beautiful and painterly coloured bearded irises

Benton irises: how to choose and grow them

Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’

Pulmonaria: how to grow, plus 13 of the best varieties

Paeonia lactiflora 'Hot Chocolate' c Jason Ingram

The best peonies for your garden

Polygonatum hirtum

Polygonatum: growing and care, plus 13 of the best varieties

Claire Harrup's illustration for Benjamin Pope's column

What to plant in April

Erysimum Apricot Twist

Erysimum: planting and care, plus the best varieties to grow

Camellia japonica 'Betty Foy Sanders'

The best camellia varieties to grow

Blue narcissus

World’s first blue daffodil finally flowers

Paeonia clusii

April flowers: the best flowers for April

Jenny Barnes' moody blue green container display

Moody blue-green container display with Syneilesis aconitifolia

Blackland House

Polly Nicholson’s tulip-filled walled garden

Magnolia 'Yellow Fever'

The best yellow magnolias for gardens of all sizes

Garden border ideas Plant a thriving spring border with bulbs and more in a small garden

Iris siberica' Shrawley'

Siberian irises: how to grow

Bottom pond Exbury Gardens

Gardens to visit

Virtual Garden Tour Exbury Gardens