Mary Keen

Gardeners never retire and the garden remains my best occupation and preoccupation, whether designing for clients , or writing, or gardening at home. A new smaller garden proves more delightful every day and having an allotment is a another new experience.

These snowdrops don't need much work - they will naturalise and spread in your garden for a majestic snowdrop carpet in February

John Sales, former head of gardens at the National Trust, recommends 12 of the best snowdrops to grow in your garden. Words Mary Keen.