A compromise to squeeze three major championships into the summer of 2022 is set to be concluded in the next 48 hours.

Midwinter might seem a crazy moment to think about roses. But this is an excellent opportunity for buying bare-root varieties. They’re cheaper than container plants and quick to establish.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shared advice for preparing greenhouses for spring. He advises transferring cuttings in cell trays or in a propagator into small or medium pots.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shared advice for tackling weeds before spring hits, boosting ferns, and growing potatoes extra early.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing half-hardy annuals from seed. He also advised on maintaining roses as they come into rapid growth.

British gardening expert Constance Craig Smith advised on growing flowers from seed. She says the most straightforward seeds of all are hardy annuals that can withstand cold weather.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing sweet peas that bloom in July and continue to flower throughout summer.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for maintaining large containers planted with longterm shrubs.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn advises gardeners on how to best plant their greenhouse tomatoes in spring. He also said gardeners should have a spring clear out of their bedding material.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for protecting plants from late frost. He suggests investing in fleece to protect tender plants outside overnight.

Bill Oddie who would cycle to the countryside as a child because he didn't have a garden, shared advice for ensuring your garden is welcoming to birds.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for cutting back your summer and autumn-flowering plants.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for helping gardens deal with all the recent downpours.

British gardener Nigel Colborn explains how this is the month for soft cuttings.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared his advice on how readers can increase their production of strawberries.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for summer pruning wisteria. He says pruning now will result in bigger and better flowers next spring.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for managing ponds this season. He advises removing dying vegetation to improve conditions.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice on gardening now to plan for spring.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shares his advice on how to prepare your plants for the winter.

Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He said homeowners can plant 'anything hardy' and should keep dead-heading dahlias so that they stay in flower until the first frost.

Nigel Colborn shared advice for keeping perennials young and healthy. The British gardening expert recommends digging up mature plants and gently shaking soil from the roots.

Nigel Colborn shared advice for re-planting rhubarb to boost production. The British gardening expert recommends re-planting baby rhubarb slips in a new piece of ground.

Nigel Colborn shared advice for taking root cuttings to produce new plants. The British gardening expert recommends removing thicker roots and re-planting.

Nigel Corn shared his advice for embracing the festive season in your garden. The British gardening expert suggests using decorative foliage and Christmas roses for a beautiful show.

Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week.

Nigel Colborn shares his advice for thriving wisteria this summer. The British gardening expert recommends shortening stumps this month to prevent emerging leaves from hiding flowers.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing Moth Orchid's, including purchasing better quality soil than what is already in the plant pot.

Nigel Colborn shares his advice for using lilies as enchanting patio pot plants. The British gardening expert recommends keeping the plaint in moist compost with access to sunlight.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for planting sweet peas, pruning shrubs and trimming violas this week.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shares his advice for increasing the number of snowdrop clumps in your garden.

Nigel Coleborn shares his advice for sowing courgette seeds and pruning your clematis. The gardening expert also named the plant of the week as the Dutch Flower Record.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for removing last summer's shoots to ground level. He also answered a question on a young Japanese cherry tree.

Nigel Colborn shared his advice for nurturing ponds as the days become warmer. The British gardening expert advises removing dead or damaged stems and looking out for weeds.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for managing this year's near-hardy perennials. He advises pruning away last year's growth.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for people growing their own food in their gardens during the coronavirus lockdown.

Now is the time to deal with winter jasmine. Though spectacularly beautiful with cheerful yellow flowers from November to March, this shrub is ferociously invasive.

Camellias are giving a wonderful show this year, but it will soon be over. After flowering has finished, give each shrub a vigorous shake to dislodge any dead blooms.

This is a good weekend to sow pumpkin, gourd, courgette or marrow seeds directly outdoors. And it’s by no means too late to sow turnips, beetroot, runner beans, spinach or chard.

This is a good time to refresh compost if you grow camellias or azaleas in containers. Ericaceous compost loses acidity — especially when hard water is used.

Chelsea Flower Show is next week. Tickets are almost sold out, but you can enjoy the show in comfort at home. You might even see more on television than when buffeted by the crowds.

Having read in the Sunday papers that, because of coronavirus, the over-60s should avoid routine visits to surgeries, I emailed my doctor to confirm that my annual medical check-up. would go ahead...

Former Vice President Joe Biden debuted his new podcast from his Delaware home, interviewing former White House aide Ron Klain, who has bashed the Trump administration's coronavirus response.

Mark Williams-Thomas said he believes the athlete's account that he shot Reeva Steenkamp dead at his Pretoria home after mistaking her for a burglar.

Scorch-O-Rama cafe, in Wellington, New Zealand, printed the 'joke' on their receipts, leading to public outrage.

The 42-year-old presented the Best Act In The World Today award to rock band Kasabian but not before joking about the heartbreaking death of Reeva Steenkamp. 

His army of fans – known as the Pistorians – have backed him unconditionally since his arrest, inundating the sprinter with cards, photographs and letters during his time in jail.

Jeremy Clarkson and James May made the gaffe while appearing on the live version of their motoring show which has been stripped of its Top Gear branding since Clarkson's fall from grace.

Paddy Power probably consider it their best joke since they offered odds on Oscar Pistorius being convicted of the premeditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Chief medical officer Brendan Murphy joked 'you're very lucky Ruby Princess unloaded in Sydney rather than in New Zealand' and nervously laughed during a briefing to Kiwi politicians.

Comedian Laura Daniel has apologised to Jacinda Ardern after baking and decorating a cake depicting the New Zealand prime minister.