Your ultimate guide to Growing poppies

From annuals to perennials, with options for shade or sun, blowsy blooms and sculptural seed heads – there really are poppies for all purposes, says Louise Curley

Turn your garden into a Winter wildlife refuge

From hibernating hedgehogs to famished finches, give favourite garden visitors food and shelter to help them survive the cold months – it’s surprisingly easy, says Val Bourne

Winter wonderland

’Tis the season for bright containers, as Toby looks at some of the breeds designed to add cheer to chilly spots

How to prepare rose seeds

An easy way to make more roses for free, says Ruth

Bewitched! Spooky Plants to Help You Celebrate Hallowe'en

From the darkest dahlias to pumpkins for carving, it’s all treats, no tricks with Amy Adams’ round-up of flowers, bulbs and veg that will get you in the mood for the annual fright-fest

Space-Saving Solutions For A Fruitful Garden

Think you’ve got no room to grow your own fruit? Then think again. Hazel Sillver has suggestions for incorporating fruiting trees and bushes into the smallest of spaces

Time To Plant Tulips

Ruth explains some of the main planting considerations

How To Grow... Lilies

Oriental, Asiatic, trumpet or martagon: whatever your garden requires, the lily always delivers. Anne Swithinbank considers your options for vibrancy and structural impact

Going To Grounds

It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee, as Toby assesses the real benefits of using his Java grounds as plant mulch

Gentleman Jackdaws

Jackdaws are sociable birds that pair for life – and they may be one answer to box tree caterpillars, says Val

Focus On... Fruit In Pots

Whether you’re buying, planting up or potting up, now’s the time to check the health of potted fruits. Lucy rounds up those essential jobs to keep your fruits ticking over

Talking Tulips

Whether you like singles or doubles, striped, flushed or flecked, with fringed or lance-shaped petals, there’s a tulip variety to suit you, as Martyn Cox explains

How To Treat Fences And Sheds

Garden woodwork lasts longer if treated with a preserver.

How To Grow... African Lilies

Fancy some fresh exotics for a south-facing border? Anne Swithinbank explains how to add a splash of late summer bliss by growing stunning agapanthus.

Turn Over A New Leaf

Don’t waste those fallen autumn leaves by dumping them or burning them, says Martyn Cox, as you can turn them into beneficial leafmould for your garden.

Tender Plants In The Garden

Help them withstand the worst weathers.

Orwell's Eden

Hope Bailey looks at the gardening achievements of the literary genius George Orwell.

Keep Calm And Carry On With The Best Blue Blooms

From indigo delphiniums to lavender-blue nepeta, plant some blue perennials this month and inject your borders and pots with an air of mellow calm.

Focus On Crocus

They share great looks and an ability to light up autumn, but do you know your crocus from your colchicum – and which are best for you?

How To Avoid The Problems

Planting bulbs correctly will solve most of your woes.

Your Ultimate Guide To Choosing Spring Bulbs

Whether you’re starting a new display or revamping an existing one, Sally Jenner has great tips on how to make planning and planting spring-flowering bulbs easier.

The Walled Cottage Garden

Cottage gardening is always in fashion, and takes centre stage in the walled plot behind Hilary Fossey’s delightful Warwickshire home, says Sue Bradley.

Spring Into Bulb Planting

An easy way to give your garden a makeover, says Ruth.

Dahlia Delays

The best things come to those who wait, as Toby reflects on the deferred delights of some pretty shy perennials…

Squashes

Summer or winter, classic orange, green or cream, speckled or striped – squashes are healthy to eat and easy to grow. Graham Rice recommends options for all

Big Ideas For A Small Greenhouse

Are you glazing over in confusion at the thought of buying a greenhouse to fit in a small space? Tamsin Westhorpe helps to make things clearer!

Installing A Water Butt

Collecting rainwater has never been more important. Tim Rumball shows you how to save it

Salad Days Are Ahead!

Progress in salad and veg trials is amazing

How To Grow... Anemones

Anemones or windflowers brilliantly assist in seasonal transitions and provide weeks of colour. Anne Swithinbank explains how to grow these pretty perennials from tubers

Surge Of The Spurge

Euphorbias may be fabulously versatile plants, but watch out when you cut them – the sap can cause skin problems