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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!