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Try some pot luck
When it comes to container gardening, anything grows! Bob reveals how tubs can help boost your growing power
It's time to start sowing
Ruth explains how to get the best from your free seeds
Growing Icelandic poppies
Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: Icelandic poppies
Garden amphibians
Val looks at the frogs, toads and newts in her garden
For winter foliage Think hebes
They may not be the first plant that springs to mind at this time of year, but the leaves of many hebes look their best right now – and they’re surprisingly hardy, says Graham Rice
Choose toms for taste
Discover the best and easiest varieties to grow, says Peter
How To Deal With Problem Plants
There’s a range of popular ornamentals that can cause problems, says Tim Rumball
Why every garden needs Cotoneaster
The ultimate berried treasure, these useful shrubs offer so much more. They’re good for winter interest, wildlife, walls, hedging… pretty much everything, says Louise Curley
For early colour, plant Hellebores
Varied and versatile, these fail-safe flowerers combine a tough constitution with blooms in different colours and shapes, plus interesting foliage, says Tamsin Hope Thomson
Deer prudence
A close encounter with a stag leaves Toby pondering the effects of lockdown on these magnificent creatures
Top of the crop
Struggling to decide which crops to choose? Bob looks at your best options, depending on site and time required
Hard-pruning your roses
A tough cut will send them shooting away, says Ruth
Focusing on perennials
There’s lots you can get on with now, says Ruth
Filling gaps in shared gardens
Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: Low - Maintenance border gaps
Bring on the butterflies
After a poor butterfly count, Val looks forward to the next…
Learn from a top tipster
Here are my notes on the best veg for 2021, says Peter
What to plant for Peony perfection
The florists’ favourite offers high returns for very little in the way of care, and many add interest long after their flowering period. Louise Curley explores the different types
The heat is on…
Toby is keeping a close eye on a feisty horseradish – luckily, he knows how to keep this flavoursome firebrand in check
Re-use potting compost
Transform your used, dry potting compost into a nutritious feast for new crops and blooms – Bob shows you how
Tips and tricks for a New Year refresh
Sometimes a few simple updates are all it takes to revitalise the garden – and the good news is that January is an ideal time to make a start, so jump to it, says Hazel Sillver
Keep up with winter tasks
Ruth stays busy and preserves her first lemon crop!
The aphid eaters
Val discovers a lot of hoverfly activity on her kale plants
Keeping houseplants thriving
Keep your home greens in the pink this winter, says Ruth Hayes
Doing an environmental audit
Taking stock of how ‘green’ your garden is can reveal a great deal, says Tim Rumball
Best pruning for wisteria
Our old Wisteria sinensis took a hammering after a hard winter but has regrown valiantly. We need to do more training and pruning to fill the spaces where mature stems rotted at the base
For Seasonal Sparkle, Try Gold And Silver Plants
Whether it’s the golden flowers of winter jasmine or the silver-grey foliage of artemisia, if you want your plot to dazzle, try plants in these precious hues, says Louise Curley
Have a happy Christmas!
New fruit and veg cultivars are on the way, says Peter
Miner menace
Val looks at a relatively new pest affecting her leek crop
Mistletoe and limes
Season’s greetings take a turn for the citrussy, as Toby preps for next year’s presents… Yes, you read that right!
Disposing of wood prunings
Tim Rumball suggests ways to make good use of your woody waste