Reasons to grow Lavender

With its fine fragrance and flowers, it’s little wonder that this evergreen shrub has become a summer garden essential. Tamsin Hope Thomson traces its rich history

Drying home-grown herbs

Tim Rumball explains how to preserve your herbs so you can use them all year round

Better Apples And Pears

Want to grow the best-quality, large-fruited apples and pears? The secret’s in thinning out now, as Bob explains

How To Keep Colour In A Border

Christopher Lloyd explains how he groups plants in his border for long-lasting colour

Graham's achievement

AG reader Elizabeth praises her disabled gardener son keen photographer

Make the most of water

Ruth considers your options after the hot, dry spring regular watering

It's time you discovered Eupatoriums

This often overlooked perennial has long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators, and they now come in more colours and forms than ever, says Graham Clarke

Why are alliums not flowering?

Why are alliums not flowering?

The benefits of trialling

There are some great new plants to try, says Peter

Milk of human kindness

There’s a miracle drink in Toby’s fridge that’s helping keep the mildew off his precious blooms. We’ll drink to that!

Making a B-Line

Val explains how we can help provide ‘insect pathways’

Go crazy for Daisies

With so many colours and shapes, and options to suit most garden situations, it’s little wonder few can resist the simple charms of these fabulous flowers, says Graham Rice

A Beginner's Guide To Edible Flowers

Good enough to eat? You don’t need to hit the hedgerow to forage for tasty blooms when your borders can serve up some culinary surprises

To set the garden a-flutter, Plant for butterflies

They’re good for our plants and our wellbeing – treat these gorgeous garden visitors to nectar-rich flowers and then see how many you can spot, says Hazel Sillver

What to plant now for a Late-summer spectacular

As midsummer stars fade, keep up the momentum by filling border gaps (and containers) with flowers for colour and interest in August and beyond, says Tamsin Hope Thomson

Year of the Rudbeckia

We should all celebrate this striking plant, says Peter

Seeds of doubt

Ever had seeds meet with an untimely soggy fate? As Toby learns with his new salsify seeds, it all comes out in the wash

Keeping the colour coming

Ruth’s tips and plantings for year-round garden interest

Nature abhors a vacuum

The wasps have moved in to build a nest in Val’s garden

Best summer harvests

Start the harvest season as you mean to go on! Bob looks at how to best coordinate your efforts so nothing goes to waste

Keeping plants secure

Tim Rumball looks at plant ties and the best ways to use them

How do I protect broad beans?

How do I protect broad beans?

Added impact with Tall perennials

If you want statement plants that will provide a dramatic focal point, it pays to think big – even if you have a small garden, as Graham Rice reveals…

Be Captivated By Perfect Peonies

Big on romance but short on drama, these garden favourites never fail to deliver. Graham Rice explains why peonies are the ultimate border blooms…

Get Colour For Months With Repeat-Flowering Roses

Shrub or climber, compact or lax – ensure optimum value and enjoyment with varieties that deliver more bloom for your buck. Graham Clarke reveals the top performers

Can I Have Parsley All Year Round?

Parsley a good supply year-round

Sow much more

There is lots you can do to guarantee more yields later – and make the most of space now, as Bob explains

Greenhouse shading ideas

Tim Rumball suggests ways to avoid your greenhouse overheating

Old bulbs out, new bulbs in

Ruth plants autumn color and tends to faded spring bulbs

Planting autumn colour

Better late than never – and just think of future years!