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Returning houseplants inside
Bring them back in before frosts strike, says Ruth
How to propagate ‘pellies’
Take pelargonium cuttings before winter, says Ruth
A vivid splash of true blue
Cornflowers are an essential garden addition, says Ruth
Sorting out beds and borders
Remove old plants, feed soil and then plan ahead
Planning for autumn days
The season for planting and making changes
Water wisdom
Water-saving measures don’t have to be complicated, as the simplest tricks can help your plants
A host of daffodils
We all love the classic daffodil, but why not branch out and try something different? Graham Rice looks at the key groups and the best places to plant them
Colour bombs
Enjoy a non-stop display of bright, bold colour next year by planting your spring bulbs now, says Hazel Sillver, as she describes the best for autumn planting
Prepping the greenhouse for overwintering plants
Wash shading paint offthe glass to let as much light in as possible
Create a hog highway this weekend
Hog highways join gardens so hedgehogs can travel safely
Drought shows ‘lost’ garden
Historic parterre appears after record-breaking weather
Growing blueberries in containers
Steve and Val Bradley reveal their top tips for growing this popular ‘super fruit’
The reclaimed garden
Preparation has been key for Steve and Marion Harrison as they set about tackling their Dorset garden a small section at a time
GROWING YOUR OWN IS FREEDOM
For deputy editor Emma Rawlings, working her patch is about far more than just growing crops. It's about connecting with nature and doing things her way
ANTICIPATING A WILD - Welsh winter
In preparation for a wild winter in her Welsh hillside garden, Stephanie Hafferty is busy lifting roots, planting garlic and securing the polytunnel
MAKE A SUPER SIMPLE Cloche!
Cloches are great for extending the season and for protecting plants from harsh weather and pests. Here Joyce Russell suggests some cheap and simple options
The pattern of a forest garden
In this extract from her book The Plant Lover's Backyard Forest Garden, Pippa Chapman explains the different layers that make up the forest garden and how these can help to accommodate different plants
HOW TO COMPOST FOOD WASTE
We can produce a lot of vegetable waste from the kitchen and here Dr Anton Rosenfeld, knowledge officer of Garden Organic, recommends some compost bins that are particularly efficient at dealing with it
Beetle mania
Val looks at the good, bad and ugly of the beetle world
Easy-to-grow achilleas
Ideal for giving the garden a vibrant boost in midsummer, achilleas are a great option to keep the interest going for months, says Graham Rice, as he reveals some of the best
Land of the giants
We look at a range of large herbaceous plants suitable for the small garden
Petunias
Whether for baskets, borders or containers, petunias are a colourful summer staple
Save your seed spuds
Save money and get a head start on next year’s potato stash by keeping your own seed spuds, says Bob
It's time to get tasty
Ruth starts sowing herbs for winter's windowsills
Cuts both ways
What could be worse than a bad haircut? Toby knows the answer, as he contemplates pruning his lavender
TOP JOBS
ESSENTIAL TASKS FOR YOUR VEG PATCH AND PROTECTED CROPS
Scottish peat ban delay plea
Campaigners say that a rushed ban would cause immense damage
GARDEN DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS!
This month we travel to Somerset to meet Instagrammer Kelly Wiltshire aka @garden_days_girl
Cheering reds
Hazel Sillver looks at the best plants to get in the ground now for scarlet berries, bark, flowers and leaves to brighten the dreary months of autumn and winter
THE THRILL of the show
Bright sunshine welcomed visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, adding to the thrill of exploring the world’s biggest annual garden show. KG regular Stephanie Hafferty brings you the veggie highlights