Gardens Illustrated Magazine

GROWING PAINS

May in the south of England is the most enchanting month. Sadly, I cannot relax and enjoy it. I am far too busy worrying about space, or rather the lack of it. This is the month when seedlings are jostling for position in the glasshouse and cold frames, and the temptation can be strong to plant them out too soon, just to get them out of the way.

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