Many gardeners think of spring bulbs as something that should be purchased every few years. This is only true for some spring bulbs. British gardeners purchasing tulip bulbs discover that under British garden circumstances, tulips are not reliably perennial. British summers are not warm nor dry enough for tulip bulbs to ripen, which leads to…

Because of its placement in the horticultural calendar, the Harrogate Spring Flower Show is different from most other shows. The show is in late April, when the growing season in British gardens is a tad confusing. The growing season hasn’t started, but the frosts have. The show highlights British gardeners on the verge of action.…