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Focus on... Caring for herbs

Want to give your herb garden a boost in the winter months ahead? Lucy explains how you can keep your herbs delivering flavour-packed leaves all year round

GARDENING FOR FOOD SECURITY

KG reader and keen kitchen gardener Susan Smith from Cleveland highlights the importance of UK gardens in feeding the nation during difficult times

A glut of fruit? So what next?

It has been a great year for fruit but what can you do with the burgeoning harvest? David Patch offers suggestions

FULL OF BEANS!

Keen to cultivate a nitrogen-rich soil, Jacob Shooter sows a large plot of field beans and reaps a plentiful crop too

ROB'S PLOT Christmas cheer!

It might be a bleak midwinter but Rob Smith is on his plot happily getting on with a range of December tasks

My search for hidden Venice

It may be defined by its relationship with water, but the iconic Italian city is also home to some of Europe's elusive gardens - escape with Monty as he takes a journey to discover its secluded treasures

The peat ban spotlight Switches to growers

Our roundup of the month's latest gardening news and views

Savour the season

Autumn's not a time to tidy up and put your garden to bed for winter, says Adam. Embrace the season and revive your planting to bring interest for months to come

We love November

The pumpkins of Halloween are now just sadly decomposing memories on doorsteps across the land, and the spirit of Christmas though looming and quite apparent In our supermarket aisles) is not yet at full volume. This is a restful month where the first cold spells will come to dislodge the last of the autumn colour, and we can tuck it neatly away to make compost and leafmould for next season. It is still warm enough for comfortable gardening, yet the weeds have stopped growing and our lawns have settled into winter. Enjoy the quiet it won't last long!

Carex

It divides opinion, but this versatile sedge is ready to add interest to any garden, says Graham Rice

House plants going big!

Huge indoor plants have never been more popular. S House-plant expert Joe Bagley shares his advice on buying, growing and caring for these green giants

OUR QUEEN REMEMBERED

Reflecting on The Queen’s lifelong love of the natural world, Alan Titchmarsh remembers his gardening encounters with our late sovereign

Pot up these warming wonders

Give your patio, doorstep or balcony a colourful boost with these seasonal pot combinations from Bob Purnell

Time for new ground rules

The soil beneath our feet is home to billions of unseen life forms that just love to make plants happy. Stephanie Hafferty shows how we can all give them a helping hand by protecting our soil

Fresh from the plot

With the arrival of chilly weather, this season’s crops are all but over... with the exception of Rekha’s precious saffron harvest perfect for her deliciously warming cardamom loaf

Testing soil for top results

Check the pH and nutrient levels of your soil

Give your soil autumn love

Feeding the soil will benefit your whole garden, says Ruth

Emergency with a phormium!

Ruth tries to salvage shoots from an old fading plant

Blocking winter moths

Protect your plum trees with grease bands, says Ruth

Sew a patchwork of colour

Phlox is a must for easy scent and colour, says Ruth

Enjoy spring crocuses

Crocuses bring colour to spring and can be planted in lawns, borders, under trees or in containers. Camilla Phelps offers her selection of the best for all options

Why plant a hedge?

Hedges make great boundaries, they’re ornamental and are good for wildlife, so what’s not to like? Camilla Phelps looks at which shrubs and trees make good hedging plants

Earth, wind and fire

Gardens and wildlife have suffered this year, says Val

A feast of flowers

Edible flowers will brighten up your mealtimes – and you may have been eating them without noticing, says Bob

Robin reliance

When it comes to turning the compost heap, you can rely on the fact that you’ll make friends with a robin, says Toby

How to protect your grape crop

Steve and Val Bradley explain how to save your grape crop from birds and insects

Tree of life

Planting a catalpa tree to commemorate someone special prompts Toby to reflect on trees with royal significance

Fabulous fritillaries

Fritillaries have a multitude of roles to play in our gardens, whether they are planted in grass, borders, rock gardens or containers, says Anne Swithinbank

What to do with tubers

Ruth considers whether to leave or lift cannas and dahlias

Seeing red

Touches of red can bring a winter garden to life, says Val