Note from the editor:

In issue 9, there’s a complete guide to growing pretty pelargoniums, a seaweed spotter’s guide and a round up of the very best courses and qualifications for a job in the great outdoors. We break down the benefits of comfrey, offer pro advice on drought-tolerant plants and look at the evolution of the cottage garden. Plus there’s stories about grass, floral arranging, bees, bananas and lots of things to do, grow and cook throughout the season. Beautiful and hardworking, Bloom is for anyone with a passion for nature: so dig in, whether you have a garden, a balcony or a windowsill.