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Drought shows ‘lost’ garden

Historic parterre appears after record-breaking weather

Growing blueberries in containers

Steve and Val Bradley reveal their top tips for growing this popular ‘super fruit’

The reclaimed garden

Preparation has been key for Steve and Marion Harrison as they set about tackling their Dorset garden a small section at a time

GROWING YOUR OWN IS FREEDOM

For deputy editor Emma Rawlings, working her patch is about far more than just growing crops. It's about connecting with nature and doing things her way

ANTICIPATING A WILD - Welsh winter

In preparation for a wild winter in her Welsh hillside garden, Stephanie Hafferty is busy lifting roots, planting garlic and securing the polytunnel

MAKE A SUPER SIMPLE Cloche!

Cloches are great for extending the season and for protecting plants from harsh weather and pests. Here Joyce Russell suggests some cheap and simple options

The pattern of a forest garden

In this extract from her book The Plant Lover's Backyard Forest Garden, Pippa Chapman explains the different layers that make up the forest garden and how these can help to accommodate different plants

HOW TO COMPOST FOOD WASTE

We can produce a lot of vegetable waste from the kitchen and here Dr Anton Rosenfeld, knowledge officer of Garden Organic, recommends some compost bins that are particularly efficient at dealing with it

Beetle mania

Val looks at the good, bad and ugly of the beetle world

Easy-to-grow achilleas

Ideal for giving the garden a vibrant boost in midsummer, achilleas are a great option to keep the interest going for months, says Graham Rice, as he reveals some of the best

Land of the giants

We look at a range of large herbaceous plants suitable for the small garden

Petunias

Whether for baskets, borders or containers, petunias are a colourful summer staple

Save your seed spuds

Save money and get a head start on next year’s potato stash by keeping your own seed spuds, says Bob

It's time to get tasty

Ruth starts sowing herbs for winter's windowsills

Cuts both ways

What could be worse than a bad haircut? Toby knows the answer, as he contemplates pruning his lavender

TOP JOBS

ESSENTIAL TASKS FOR YOUR VEG PATCH AND PROTECTED CROPS

Scottish peat ban delay plea

Campaigners say that a rushed ban would cause immense damage

GARDEN DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS!

This month we travel to Somerset to meet Instagrammer Kelly Wiltshire aka @garden_days_girl

Cheering reds

Hazel Sillver looks at the best plants to get in the ground now for scarlet berries, bark, flowers and leaves to brighten the dreary months of autumn and winter

THE THRILL of the show

Bright sunshine welcomed visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, adding to the thrill of exploring the world’s biggest annual garden show. KG regular Stephanie Hafferty brings you the veggie highlights

FABULOUS FIGS!

Figs are exotic, delicious, attractive and easy to care for. What more can you expect from a fruit tree? asks nurseryman and fruit

ROB'S PLOT - No rest for the wicked

It might be October and the days are getting shorter but Rob Smith is still busy sowing, planting, harvesting and giving his plot and greenhouse a good tidy up

Beetle mania

Val looks at the good, bad and ugly of the beetle world

PLANTS WITH PURPOSE Part 6: Shade

Not sure what to plant in shade? Then follow nature's lead, says Carol Klein, as she selects fabulous plants adapted to low light

A French tradition

Whether you're visiting vineyards or bringing the magic of France to your own back garden, the great outdoors is the perfect place to taste the love with LU biscuits

Bounty on a budget - SEED SOWING

In this fifth of a six-part series, expert grower Sally Nex shows how to get the most out of your plot, with advice on seed sowing now so you can be one step ahead for next year's harvests

Beacons of spring

As we leave summer behind, it's time to plan ahead, says Monty - and guarantee early colour in late winter and all spring by planting bulbs. Follow his guide to starting now for best results

Designer style for tiny spaces

Small-space solutions aren't the first things that spring to mind when you think of the world's grandest flower show, but Chelsea 2022 was packed with ideas for tiny plots. We scoured the show for the best, finding clever ideas for containers, seating, water, homegrown crops and more.

We all love making compost!

Almost half of British gardeners have a heap

Pull in the pollinators!

If you want a plant that is great for bees and butterflies, with colour and scent from summer to early autumn, agastache or giant hyssop is the answer, says Hazel Sillver