Lockdown has forced many of us to spend more time at home but there are some plus points - and a lot people have turned their attention to their gardens.

Now is the time of year when a lot of flowers and plants are in full bloom and we want you to fill in our form to send us pictures of your gardens.

Have you created an oasis of calm to relax in, with chimes, lights and water features?

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Perhaps you've been cooking up a storm with a barbecue and bar, just waiting for friends and family to join you.Herald Series:

Do you get to sample your own honey from a beehive or make jam from homegrown strawberries?

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It may well be that fish are your thing, with a pond providing a whole new world of water wildlife.

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Whether it's an oasis of pots, a sprawling lawn with bright borders, beautiful hanging baskets or something quite unique, we want to see your gorgeous gardens - however small.

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It could even be window boxes, a veg plot or an allotment - if you're proud of your efforts we would like to see them.