Violets and pansies have always been among Monty’s favourites – and you can plant them now 

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in the first of an occasional series.  The sweet violet, Viola odorata, is one of the most quietly modest and yet beautiful of all flowers.  Although perfectly suited to any garden and wonderful in pots on a windowsill or balcony, they are woodland plants and … Read more