For me, having some green space in my home has always been important. I once lived in a tiny studio flat in Highgate with the smallest balcony. I covered the balcony in pots full of flowers and grew tomatoes and cucumbers up the railings. Then I put huge cushions on the floor and spent every evening out there in the summer and suddenly my tiny studio wasn't quite so small.

Whether you have a window box or a large country garden, my top tip is to bring the outside in. I love to fill the house with things I've collected from the garden. Creating a seasonal posy takes moments to put together but looks so cheerful on a bedside table. A collection of little vases of flowers on a tablescape is also lovely.

During Easter, I love to decorate using fresh flowers to create table decorations and wreaths. Conterted hazel, Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’, is twisty and perfect in a vase to create an easter tree covered in decorated eggs.

At this time of year, tulips, narcissi, wall flowers and even humble little forget-me-nots are wonderful to bring indoors. I find it calming to wander through the garden to see what has come into flower. Spring coming into bloom fills me with hope and makes me look ahead. I am trying to do this once a month and record a photo of the posy on Instagram to have a visual diary of what's coming into bloom each month.