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Wishing on a Star…
What would you do for the right dahlia? Toby reveals how far he’ll go for one of his all-time floral favourites
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Oranges and lemons
Try one of the following for citrus fragrance in your garden, says Christopher Lloyd
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The cottage garden
A traditional cottage garden is just the ticket for Janet and Steve Howell’s 19th century home in Staffordshire, says Sue Bradley, as she explains the challenges they faced
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Five-star gems
Cinquefoils, also known as potentillas, are floriferous perennials and shrubs that provide cottage-garden charm throughout the summer months, says Hazel Sillver
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How To Revitalising Your Soil
Rest the ground and feed it for next year, says Ruth
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Better Broad Bean Planting
Q We love fresh broad beans and attempted to grow some earlier this season by buying plants. They went into good soil, but didn’t seem to take off and were attacked by blackfly. I’ve heard about autumn plantings. Do they work, and when do we sow? Monica Huggins, Camberwell, London
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Lifting tender bulbs and tubers
It’s time to shelter those less hardy perennials, says Ruth
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Alluring alliums
Alliums can be big, bold, purple-headed statements in a late-spring garden, yet they are simply ornamental onions. Anne Swithinbank selects the best varieties
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A swarm of flowers
Tall and long flowering, sanguisorbas are wonderful border plants that look like a swarm of bees from a distance – and you can plant them now, says Hazel Sillver
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Smart currant cutting
Now is a great time to take cuttings of currants, as Bob explains how to make even more soft fruit plants for free
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Taking hardwood cuttings
Autumn is the ideal time to take hardwood cuttings, say Steve and Val Bradley, as they explain the best techniques to use if you want strong, healthy new plants
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Keeping up with change
Some new varieties need a little explaining, says Peter
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The glory of grasses
Prized for their structure and colour during autumn and winter, grasses are a fine addition to any border – and they can be planted now, says Hazel Sillver
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Wildlife's biggest foes
Val picks wildlife threats she’d like to banish to Room 101
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A Good Start At Planting
It’s easy, but there are important things to remember
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A very different Chelsea
New varieties and innovations will feature, says Peter
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Perfect store
Don’t risk losing your harvested crops due to oversight, says Bob – pick and store now so you enjoy them all
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Fascinated by flycatchers
Val delights in her visiting spotted flycatcher friends…
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A bulb for every situation
There’s a spring bulb for all occasions, says Ruth
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On the move, or not!
Ruth lists things to consider before moving a woody plant
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Miscellaneous matters
Extracts from 1889, 1916, 1950 and 1969 issues of AG, covering such issues as double anemones, potting up plants and the place of women in horticulture
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Potting up bulb lasagne
Q As we only have a small outdoor space, I am tempted by the idea of lasagne bulb planting in a pot. Have you tried it, was it successful and have you any tips on planting the bulbs? Jenny Minchin, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Pond care in autumn
Cut back plants and keep water healthy, says Ruth
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Quick autumn round-up
It’s a busy time after the midsummer lull, says Ruth
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Jewels Of An Indian Summer
There’s still time to hunt around for plants that are able to offer a gem-like blooms, fascinating fruits or intricate pods for later this year, says Anne Swithinbank
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Primetime for perennials
It’s the season to plant, propagate and move, says Ruth
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Reach for the star shrubs
Shrubs are the backbone of the garden and choosing wisely can pay extra dividends in creating lots of seasonal interest, says Tamsin Hope Thomson
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Chelsea with a difference
Landmark show returns with new plants in a new season
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Sowing seeds in autumn
Peter looks at the benefits of autumn-sown hardy annuals
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Lawn care in early autumn
It’s time to prepare your lawn for winter, says Ruth