It has been more than a few years since I last saw Primula ‘Gold Lace’, a popular polyanthus primula, in a garden. It was back in 1993 when I visited the lovely Kerrisdale garden of primula expert Dr.

Gardeners have been drawn to primulas for centuries. These early spring flowers, ‘prime roses’ in Old French, have had few rivals when flowering. And with so many varieties, success was guaranteed for ...

"For now, it is my sun room and I'm planning on soaking up as much vitamin D as I possibly can." Even though the weather for March was a bit unbelievable, there is a silver lining to every cloud: the ...

Has the idea of gardening ever felt quite as hostile? Not only was last summer a wash-out, the winter has now lasted as long as an ice age and, to be honest, there is scarcely a sign of spring to be ...

Five centuries ago, this shy bloom was linked with fairies. Now, modern breeding has woven a different kind of magic in this flower Primula 'Garryard Guinevere' hails from the thirties but is a parent ...