Carol catches up with a few of the projects she started at the beginning of the season. There's a progress report on the new cut flower garden, the rapidly sprouting potatoes and the unruly beans and peas which are now ready to be tied in before their fruits begin to weigh heavy.

The presenter shares top tips on bulbs, reveals how to cultivate a fine display of nerines, and offers advice on crocosmia. Plus, everything you needed to know about growing shallots.

Carol provides ideas for effective ways to display plants.

How to grow some of the nation's favourite soft fruit.

Carol communicates the excitement of fresh growth in spring. Beneath her still-bare trees Carol finds 'Cinderella plants' - wood anemones, celandines and other spring flowers.