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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