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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

It’s a hot time undercover

Ruth tends greenhouse plants as summer advances

Keeping containers going

Prep pots and baskets for a late summer flourish, says Ruth

Size matters

Grappling with a large wisteria allows Toby to consider the importance of starting small for success with climbers

Sorting out suckers

This rose sucker advertised itself by tall stems bristling with small thorns, topped by large flowers. From a vigorous Rosa rugosa rootstock, this should be rogued out before it dominates the cultivated rose

Great shapes

Val looks at how different flower shapes attract insects

Phlox favourites

For mounds of scented flowers that will brighten up your borders, choose phlox, says Graham Rice, as he reveals some of the best varieties and how to care for them

A-scything we will go!

Caring for wildflower and ‘normal’ lawns, with Ruth

The need to feed

There’s plenty of life left in several crops, so make the most of them and give veg a helping hand, says Bob

Something old, something new

Save money by refurbishing existing patio containers

Little Pixie packs a big punch

These magical lupins brighten border edges, says Ruth

Houseplant propagation

Summer is the ideal time to make more plants, says Ruth

Collecting and storing seeds

It's a satisfying and economical thing to do, says Ruth

Jolly Johnny is a border star

It's time to sow some of the colours of spring, says Ruth

A bit of a pickle

If you're looking for a safe and tasty way to store your vegetable surplus, make pickles and chutneys, says Bob

Wings of love

The flight of the winged black ant gives Toby a chance to reflect on how far some insects go to for a good time

Taking delicate cuttings

Masterclass on: taking cuttings of tender plants

A miniature succulent garden

Steve and Val Bradley show you how to create an attractive small succulent garden

Vole revival

Val looks at the reintroduction of water voles at Trentham

Keeping our borders bright

Deadheading and feeding are key tasks now, says Ruth

Late summer troubleshooting

Ruth tackles pests and problems as summer progresses