‘Plant sweet pea seedlings outside during a mild spell between March and May,’ advises gardening expert and writer Sarah Raven. According to Sarah, the earlier, the better. ‘I always ...

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Sweet peas add a pop of colour to any garden - and Monty Don has reminded gardeners of the best time to begin growing them ...

Few flowers are as nostalgic and charming as ornamental sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus. Their delicate petals, ruffled blooms, and intoxicating fragrance evoke memories of cottage gardens, ...

“Sweet Pea School” opens with a look into the history ... Rich soil, plenty of compost and regular water promote strong plants and vigorous growth that resists pests and disease.

Make sure you wipe your knife or secateurs between cutting each plant to prevent diseases from spreading. Secure the sweet pea to its cane with string, garden twine or special sweet pea rings.

Sweet peas have an irresistible perfume and every winter garden should have these wonderful scented, free flowering varieties. If sown this month, sweet peas should start coming into flower in June.