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Sow frost-hardy annuals

Sow your hardy annuals in September and you’ll get much better results than if you wait until next year, says Graham Rice, as he reveals his top picks for sowing now

Tender treatment

Just as we harden off plants, we must do the reverse with those we wish to house indoors over winter, says Bob

The chain gang

Val looks at wildlife’s dynamic nature and food chains

Time to relocate and sow

Ruth sows hardy annuals and moves plants to a new site

Autumn Containers For All Your Needs

With summer plants coming to an end, now’s the time to take a fresh look at your containers for autumn, says Camilla Phelps, as she looks at suitable perennials

Bring Houseplants Indoors

End their summer holiday as temperatures fall, says Ruth

Grab a nice pear

Why not grow your own melt-in-the-mouth pears, says Bob, as he explains how to avoid mediocre fruits

How to restore a schefflera

Q My son moved away from home and left his favourite plant, a Schefflera, behind. It dropped most of its leaves but is still alive. How can I restore it to health before he returns?

Up where weeds belong

Every weed has a weakness, says Toby, so ditch the chemicals and develop a more hands-on approach

Try drying flowers

Drying your garden flowers for an indoor display is a lovely way to decorate the home. Graham Rice suggests the best flowers to use and looks at various drying methods

Get ready for autumn

It’s time to think about the golden season, says Ruth

Where the wild things are

Val looks at the benefits of uncut meadows and verges

Why don't you get potted?

There are advantages to growing in pots, says Peter

Take More Care With Lettuce

Old Hand explains to beginners how to sow and care for lettuces

Beautiful Biennials To Bridge The Gap

E.N. Willes has suggestions on the best biennials to sow and plant

Return of the natives

The appearance of common spotted orchids in Val’s garden remind her of a visit to Great Dixter 25 years ago

It's cut and dried

If you want to save your own seeds to grow them next year, make sure they are completely dry, says Bob

An easy-going beauty

Long-flowering larkspur are a must for Ruth’s garden

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Anne Swithinbank masterclass on: success with cuttings

Say yes to Hesperantha

If you want long-lasting bursts of late colour, with bright pink, red or white flowers, try hesperantha, says Louise Curley, as she describes an amazing autumn-flowering bulb

Power of the pins

While a few of his flowers might be a flop, Toby has found the perfect support act. Just bring on the fencing pins…

Guide to Spring bulbs

Order your spring bulbs now for the widest selection, says Tamsin Hope Thomson, as she gives her top picks for everything from miniature irises to spectacular tulips

Building a raised bed

Steve and Val Bradley provide tips on making a raised bed

Optimising Baskets And Pots

Good planting will ensure healthy plants and lots of colour

Containers For Autumn

Have fun adding potted zing to the garden, says Ruth

It's a bad habbit!

Val’s hare/rabbit visitor is devouring her veg and flowers

Keep them coming

Bob explains how to keep your toms fruiting for longer

It's seed-saving season

Harvest seeds for flowers and crops, says Ruth

Problem-proof plants

Are you fed up with slugs feasting on your hostas and aphids attacking your roses? Hazel Silver has tips and advice on how to grow plants that resist pests and diseases

Bank Holiday catch-up

Water and smart feeding make stronger plants, says Peter