January can feel like the longest, darkest part of the winter, so you'd be forgiven for not prioritizing your backyard at the moment. Come spring and summer, though, you might regret not getting green-fingered earlier in the year when you realize you missed out on the perfect time to sow seeds that flourish in those sunnier months.
If you're dreaming of serving home-grown salads to friends over long outdoor lunches this summer, you need to think about getting those seeds planted soon. Not only is now a great time to plant certain fruit and vegetables but some standout flowers are also best sown in January, too. We spoke to two gardening experts to bring you their advice on what to sow for a backyard full of flourishing flowers and delicious vegetables through spring and summer.
