Nothing brings hope better than the sight and aroma of fresh blooms. And no time of the year is more welcoming than spring, with its promise of all things floral and colourful, bounteous and beautiful. In our part of the world, the variety we get is infinite — from the traditional roses to primroses, pansies, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, dahlias and so on. No wonder the annual flower shows attract the public in hordes. Many of these flowers are grown in our home gardens too. They add to our ‘curb appeal.’