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Sweet peas for colour

Sow bright sweet pea shades now for a riot of cheering colour and fresh cut flowers this summer, says Hazel Sillver, as she reveals the best types to buy

Pruning eucalyptus

Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: pruning a gum tree

Perfect penstemons

Easy-going and with a long flowering season right up until the first frosts, penstemons are excellent border perennials available in a range of colours.

Grow your own good life

Cultivating fruit’n’veg is easy and satisfying, says Ruth

Getting the most from bulbs

Ruth takes steps to make sure her bulbs do their best

Not to be sneezed at!

These little seeds pack such a big punch, says Ruth

Spring clean your shrubs

With spring soon upon us, Christopher Lloyd suggests that you make sure your shrubs are ‘paying for their keep’

Get ready for a new lawn

Whether turfing or seeding, do the groundwork now

This week... Forsythia

Spring-flowering forsythias produce a dazzling display of bright-yellow flowers

Mellow yellow

Use yellow, the colour of confidence and happiness, to brighten your garden borders this summer, says Hazel Sillver, as she describes how to use these golden tones

Dealing with tender exotics

Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: awakening dormant tender plants

School of rock

Toby salutes the passing of rock legend Meat Loaf with lessons about the positive effects of rock music on plants

Root-pruning technique

Steve and Val Bradley explain an alternative way of pruning to keep plants in check

Early spring lawncare

Start giving your winter-battered lawn some love, says

China asters revival

Renewed interest in growing cut flowers has brought the long-flowering China asters back in fashion, says Anne Swithinbank, as she looks at these colourful annuals

WEED AND WONDERFUL

What is a weed? That which we call a plant by any other name would smell as sweet, wouldn’t it? asks blogger and YouTuber Emma Bailey

THE greenhouse effect

Once you’ve had a greenhouse, you’ll wonder how you ever did without. So don’t glaze over before you’ve read KG editor Steve Ott’s top tips for choosing and buying your new building

ROB'S PLOT RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

Though the weather may still be on the cool side, there’s already plenty to do in the kitchen garden, and Rob Smith is on it!

LET'S GET DOWN TO EARTH

A key to good soil, says Becky Searle, is understanding its structure and allowing it to develop naturally

Green and serene

This month Annabelle Padwick offers some ideas on how to create that special space in your garden or on your allotment for peace and contemplation

EXTENDING THE SEASON WITH LEEKS

With plenty of varieties to choose from, leeks are a must-grow vegetable for extended cropping, says Martin Fish

BEANS FOR A HEALTHY DIET

Beans are good for us says Susan Young, and explains why in this extract from her recently published book, Growing Beans: A Diet for Healthy People and Planet

A BERRY HAPPY ACCIDENT

This month David Patch explores the fascinating history of hybrid berries and highlights some of his favourite varieties

Where do I start? Edibles with ornamentals

For beginner gardeners, getting to grips with the fundamentals can seem daunting. But in this 12-part exclusive series, Alan Titchmarsh is sharing his wisdom to help you master the skills that really matter. This month, get the best of both worlds by growing edible and ornamental plants together. Discover why you don't always need to grow beautiful blooms and delicious harvests of fruit and veg separately with Alan's advice.

Summer of Strawberries

In the first of a two-part series helping you grow your best ever strawberries, Lucy Chamberlain shows you where and how to plant for maximum harvests

READER GARDEN " Do what's in your heart in your own garden"

A finalist in our 2021 Gardens of the Year competition, this vibrant oasis is a fusion of Thai and English styles - Nantawan Staples explains how and why she created it

Planting & sowing

Master 10 key skills for your best-ever gardening year

Sublime Spring Gardens

Sunshine on your face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird. What better way to while away a spring day than in an idyllic country garden? Matthew Wilson heralds 10 of the best

Food for your plate and planet

Changing the way we grow - and eat - helps the planet's health as well as ours, explains Kim Stoddart, and whether on a sunny windowsill or dedicated plot we can all grow something tasty

Coming up on TV

Gardeners' World is back! Executive Producer Gary Broadhurst shares what we can expect to enjoy in the series this year