There are lots of shrubs which are flowering early this year, in some cases very early. With some many plants flowering before they would normally does this affect the way they are pruned? Ken Crowther spoke to Tom Cole from Writtle College for his views on the best times to prune.

One of the country’s largest gardening and agricultural machinery distributors is Ernest Doe and Son based at Ulting near Maldon in Essex. Every year they hold a three-day show which attracts thousands of visitors who go along to see the latest in equipment on display. Ray Clark went along for a preview.

One of the country’s largest gardening and agricultural machinery distributors is Ernest Doe and Son based at Ulting near Maldon in Essex. Every year they hold a three-day show which attracts thousands of visitors who go along to see the latest in equipment on display. Ray Clark went along for a preview.

One of the country’s largest gardening and agricultural machinery distributors is Ernest Doe and Son based at Ulting near Maldon in Essex. Every year they hold a three-day show which attracts thousands of visitors who go along to see the latest in equipment on display. Ray Clark went along for a preview.

One of the country’s largest gardening and agricultural machinery distributors is Ernest Doe and Son based at Ulting near Maldon in Essex. Every year they hold a three-day show which attracts thousands of visitors who go along to see the latest in equipment on display. Ray Clark went along for a preview.

Most people like looking at gardens even if they don’t like gardening. It is one of those pastimes which can be enjoyed whatever your age. If you enjoy gardening have you ever thought of turning your passion into a career? The world needs more gardeners as John Mason from ACS in Australia has been finding out.

Most people like looking at gardens even if they don’t like gardening. It is one of those pastimes which can be enjoyed whatever your age. If you enjoy gardening have you ever thought of turning your passion into a career? The world needs more gardeners as John Mason from ACS in Australia has been finding out.

Most people like looking at gardens even if they don’t like gardening. It is one of those pastimes which can be enjoyed whatever your age. If you enjoy gardening have you ever thought of turning your passion into a career? The world needs more gardeners as John Mason from ACS in Australia has been finding out.

Most people like looking at gardens even if they don’t like gardening. It is one of those pastimes which can be enjoyed whatever your age. If you enjoy gardening have you ever thought of turning your passion into a career? The world needs more gardeners as John Mason from ACS in Australia has been finding out.

Plants, like humans like to pick and choose who they hang around with. They all want their own bit of space and to achieve this some plants release a toxin through their roots directly into the soil which inhibits the growth of competing plants as Mike Thurlow reports.