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Meadows fit for a king
Val looks at the value of meadows to all kinds of wildlife
Know your onions
Get the most out of your ready-to-harvest onions, and sow some more now for next spring
Not such prickly customers
Cacti and succulents are easy-going to grow and care for
Dealing with drought
Steve and Val Bradley explain how to plan ahead to help our plants cope with the hot, dry conditions that are becoming more commonplace
Easy plants for a No-fuss August garden
Want to spend less time watering and more time relaxing in a deckchair this month? Resilient, low-maintenance border plants are the answer
Top Ten Best lilies
With thousands of varieties to choose from, lilies provide a range of flower colours, some with scented blooms
Time for the second shift
Ruth clears early summer plants for later varieties
Sow some prairie beauties
Echinaceas are a must-have perennial
How to get the best toms
Pruning, watering and feeding are essential
Newt sensations
Given all the things he’s lost in his garden, Toby is pleased to discover something as precious as his new pond visitor
Buddleja vision
Planting a butterfly bush for pollinators is not that simple, says Bob, as he explains the needs of their caterpillars
Focus on... Currant care
Traditional black fruits, vibrant reds or striking pinks and whites – whatever you prefer, it’s easy to grow your own juicy currants
Getting to grips with pests
Lots of plants crammed together are more vulnerable
Summer pots and baskets
Food, water and pest control are so important, says Ruth
Birthday blues
When it comes to butterflies, blue is the colour
Can you dig it?
Weathered they may be, but Toby’s trowels are still very useful, helping protect his plants from weather extremes
Cosmos
Sun-loving plants with a long flowering season, cosmos are great for colour, cutting and even fragrance
Transform autumn
Whether you're looking for late flowers, fantastic foliage or succulent berries, we have the best plants to transform your garden this autumn
Get summer feeding right
Give plants a boost for flowers and fruits
The butterfly effect
With native butterflies in serious decline - and some facing extinction - Martyn Cox suggests steps you can take to attract these delightful creatures to your garden
Summer problem-solving: GARDEN PESTS
The warmer months are not only enjoyable for gardeners, they're also boom-time for pests. Help your plants shrug them off with Alan Titchmarsh's easy guide
Tales from Titchmarsh
Time may seem to pass too quickly, but gardeners have precious moments to remember - and lots to look forward to, says Alan
What we've learned for the future
As I reflect on the dry meadow project, I've been asking myself a number of questions.
Save on energy
Press pause on your energy bills for the next 10 years with this unmissable offer from Inspired Villages
The grand finale
If your garden is running out of steam as summer reaches its climax, take inspiration from Sue Kent’s pick of late-show plants to give your plot a boost
Small space big flavour
August is the perfect time to make the most of large tomato crops, which you can enjoy in Rukmini Iyer's delicious tomato, thyme and ricotta tart recipe
Hassle-free harvests
As summer reaches its peak, picking and preparing your crops is top of the to-do list - but there are still plenty of time-saving ways to extend the harvest and set yourself in good stead for next year, says Jack Wallington
For the love of shade
Far from being a limiting factor, the gift of shade cools, calms and brings so much variety to your plot. Here, Monty shares why he wouldn't be without it
NEW POTATOES UNCOVERED
Martin Fish sheds new light on growing one of the nation's favourite veg, while wife Jill serves up a dish of herby potatoes baked with tomatoes
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE LIKELY PLOTTERS?
Back in 2018 The Potty Plotters (Elaine Crick and Julia Slater) of the Ashbourne Road and District Allotments in Derby came up with the hare-brained idea of creating starter plots for learner plot holders. So how has it gone? They tell all!