In a new feature I celebrate keeping plants alive in my garden, skilfully glossing over those that didn’t make it….

Dahlia – one of mum’s favourites. I thought this was a gone-er after last winter, but it seems not.

Another lovely looking purple flower. See, it’s alive.

I’ve always loved pansies, but prefer the purple ones. I never realised they were so small, though.

And all of them, very much alive!