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How To Grow Raspberries

Raspberries are easy to grow and will provide juicy harvests for years to come, says Anne Swithinbank

Keep Hard Surfaces Tidy

Tending to paths and patios gives an instant boost, says Ruth

How To... Put Up A Nest Box

Nesting sites in domestic gardens are in short supply. Help our feathered friends find a home by putting up a nest box now

A year of Free flowers

Anne Swithinbank reveals her free seed favourites from last year, and offers expert advice on sowing this year’s seeds

Looking After Your Cuttings

Simple care will help them through winter, says Ruth

Don't Pamper Your Pampas!

Pampas is much tougher than you might think. Peter explains how you can get the measure of it.

Plant Now For Spring Blossom

Whether you want productive or just pretty, choose and plant the right tree now, and then sit back and wait for clouds of uplifting blooms, says Louise Curley

How To Grow Oriental Hellebores

Plant hellebores for fabulously unpredictable blooms through winter, says Anne Swithinbank

How To Grow Gorgeous Sweet Peas

Highly fragrant sweet peas are an irresistible part of summer, says Anne Swithinbank.

Fancy Growing Something Different In 2018?

AG reader Lesley Upton looks at some of the new plants and seeds available this year – from perennials and annuals to a new range of ‘primed’ vegetable seeds.

This Week It's Pulmonarias

Graham shares his picks of the 13 AGM holders.

Plant A Mother's Day Basket

Ruth creates a personal floral gift of scent and colour.

Taking Evasive Action

Growing organically isn’t productive and healthy by accident, says Val, as she explains her methods.

Small, But Packed With Colour

Colour is king in Phil and Pat Canter’s garden in Chippenham, Wiltshire

How To Grow Buddleja, The Butterfly Bush

Grow a buddleja and you’ll be helping butterflies too, says Anne Swithinbank

Spice Up Your Garden With Unusual Herbs And Veg

Growing your own does not have to mean sticking to the same things. It’s well worth making room for at least one alternative crop this year – and who knows, you could discover a new favourite, says Louise Curley

Grow Your Own Cut Flowers

With the right mix of perennials, annuals and bulbs, you can have fresh-cut flowers all summer long. Camilla Phelps chooses her pick of the bunch.

Best Value Trees And Shrubs

Want a tree or shrub that provides interest all year round? Martyn Cox has the answer.

Going With The Flow

One of Val’s golden rules is to grow the plants that do well in her garden – and that includes primroses.

How To Grow Plug Plants

Buying small plants is a great way of growing ornamentals and veggies, but they need frost-free space.

Pruning Fruit Trees

Cutting back boosts health and cropping, says Ruth

Hardier House Plants

Bob explains how to keep plants growing well indoors.

Anne Swithinbank's Gardening Year

As 2017 draws to a close, AG favourite Anne reflects on some of her biggest successes – and failures – of the past 12 months, and shares her wish list for next year.

Take Shape With Topiary

Martyn Cox explains how some regular clipping can give a plant a unique new look.

How To Grow Gladioli

As outrageous as Dame Edna Everage, gladioli are sure to make a statement, says Anne Swithinbank.

Producing A Work Of Art

How Debbi Wilson has used her artistic talents to create a picture-perfect garden.

How To Grow... Garden Begonias

With more than 1,000 species in a variety of forms there’s a begonia for everyone, says Anne Swithinbank.

Plants Of The Moment: Cacti And Succulents

Drought tolerant, low maintenance, with a wealth of different forms – and even flowers – it’s little wonder that cacti and succulents are so popular. Louise Curley gets top care tips from leading expert and author Gynelle Leon

Year Like A Curate's Egg

Ruth looks back on 12 months that were good in parts.

Help With Holiday Reading

Overwhelmed by the huge choice of plants in seed catalogues? Peter suggests what to look out for.