Holly and ivy are long-time festive favourites, says Bob.
I’LL warrant that in almost any garden you’ll find several evergreens, and that’s without counting conifers. This is a huge change as in Britain we have very few common natives of either group.
That’s one reason the holly and the ivy – along with mistletoe – were traditionally so important for our winter decorations. Yew was taboo and, along with gorse, had other more important uses.
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
