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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.