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Revisions And Resolutions
Recall this gardening year and then think ahead, says Bob.
Make It A Merry Christmas For Garden Birds
Don’t forget your feathered friends this festive season – and beyond. Val Bourne reveals the best ways to help them through the cold days and long nights of the winter months.
How To Grow... Magnolia
Plant a magnolia for spectacular bud, bloom and foliage interest all the year round, says Anne Swithinbank.
Getting Out And About
If you need a reason to take a break from the festive fun, Toby provides a few outdoor must-do jobs.
More Sweet Peas Please
Sow more seeds and care for seedlings, says Ruth
Grow Better Begonias
Great progress has been made in recent years to improve the quality of begonias, says Peter.
As Cold As Ice
Don’t upset your year by slipping on ice, warns Bob
Visitors Are Welcome
February is the best time to see garden birds, says Val
Early Potatoes
In the first of our new regular series, Graham Rice shares his pick of the tastiest, easiest-to-grow, early AGM spuds
Light Up The Winter Garden With Witch Hazel
Can’t choose between flowers and fragrance? Multi-tasking Hamamelis offers both, plus great autumn leaf colour and an elegant shape, says Graham Rice
How To Grow Polianthes
Make a point of including the richly perfumed polianthes in your garden, says Anne Swithinbank.
20 of the Best Recent Plant Introductions
Experienced gardener Graham Rice regularly tries out new plant varieties. Here’s his pick of top performers to try in 2017
Take a Fresh Look at Skimmias
Skimmias have it all – colourful buds, scented flowers, and huge berries if you plant a male variety. They’re perfect for small gardens and pots,
Set To And Plant Your Onions Now
This is the perfect time to start this year’s crop, says Ruth
Battle Of The Bees
February saw the arrival of the first bee in Val’s garden and now she’s waiting for the bee fly and ashy mining bee
This Week It's Late, Large-Flowered Clematis
Thirteen of these bold, easy-to-prune beauties hold an AGM, but which of them make Graham’s final cut?
Create The Perfect Courtyard Garden
You don’t have to fork out for a garden designer to transform that tired, soulless yard into a calming, leafy hideaway. Hazel Sillver reveals the plants and techniques you need that are perfect for the long weekend ahead
How To Grow Lavender
Anne Swithinbank looks at the various lavender plants available, from the traditional English to Moroccan varieties
Easy Ways To Create The Ultimate Twilight Garden
Inject some after-hours drama with cool-toned flowers, bold foliage and scent – offset by simple lighting. Louise Curley reveals the must-haves for long evenings outside
Why Not Try Laced Polyanthus
These Victorian classics are enjoying a revival, and are well worth growing for their captivating flowers and delicate scent, says Graham rice
This Week It's Cos Lettuce
Salad lover Graham reveals the lettuces to grow for lovely leaves and best disease resistance
How To Choose And Grow Dahlias
For a spectacular and diverse variety of form and colour choose dahlias, says Anne Swithinbank.
a life-affirming garden
hildegard wiesehofer’s hillside garden represents a journey in more ways than one
Why Don't My Daffs Have Flowers?
Ruth looks at the causes and remedies of ‘blind’ spring bulbs
Picking The Right Apple
Plant an apple tree and you can join in the January wassail, says Tamsin Westhorpe
Add Spring Cheer With Primulas
In borders or pots, primulas are a welcome reminder that winter will soon be over. Louise Curley reveals how to make the most of this varied – and colourful – species.
It's A Frog's Life
Give slug-eating creatures a helping hand, says Toby
The Ultimate Border Essential Hardy Geraniums
Want a plant that won’t let you down, that combines flower colour and will work in just about any soil and site? Cranesbills have the answer.
Let's Germinate!
Prepare the soil to give seeds a great start, says Bob
Seeds Of Success
Move away from plugs and back to basics, says Peter.