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FABULOUS FIGS!
Figs are exotic, delicious, attractive and easy to care for. What more can you expect from a fruit tree? asks nurseryman and fruit
ROB'S PLOT - No rest for the wicked
It might be October and the days are getting shorter but Rob Smith is still busy sowing, planting, harvesting and giving his plot and greenhouse a good tidy up
Beetle mania
Val looks at the good, bad and ugly of the beetle world
PLANTS WITH PURPOSE Part 6: Shade
Not sure what to plant in shade? Then follow nature's lead, says Carol Klein, as she selects fabulous plants adapted to low light
A French tradition
Whether you're visiting vineyards or bringing the magic of France to your own back garden, the great outdoors is the perfect place to taste the love with LU biscuits
Bounty on a budget - SEED SOWING
In this fifth of a six-part series, expert grower Sally Nex shows how to get the most out of your plot, with advice on seed sowing now so you can be one step ahead for next year's harvests
Beacons of spring
As we leave summer behind, it's time to plan ahead, says Monty - and guarantee early colour in late winter and all spring by planting bulbs. Follow his guide to starting now for best results
Designer style for tiny spaces
Small-space solutions aren't the first things that spring to mind when you think of the world's grandest flower show, but Chelsea 2022 was packed with ideas for tiny plots. We scoured the show for the best, finding clever ideas for containers, seating, water, homegrown crops and more.
We all love making compost!
Almost half of British gardeners have a heap
Pull in the pollinators!
If you want a plant that is great for bees and butterflies, with colour and scent from summer to early autumn, agastache or giant hyssop is the answer, says Hazel Sillver
It’s a hot time undercover
Ruth tends greenhouse plants as summer advances
Keeping containers going
Prep pots and baskets for a late summer flourish, says Ruth
Size matters
Grappling with a large wisteria allows Toby to consider the importance of starting small for success with climbers
Sorting out suckers
This rose sucker advertised itself by tall stems bristling with small thorns, topped by large flowers. From a vigorous Rosa rugosa rootstock, this should be rogued out before it dominates the cultivated rose
Great shapes
Val looks at how different flower shapes attract insects
Phlox favourites
For mounds of scented flowers that will brighten up your borders, choose phlox, says Graham Rice, as he reveals some of the best varieties and how to care for them
A-scything we will go!
Caring for wildflower and ‘normal’ lawns, with Ruth
The need to feed
There’s plenty of life left in several crops, so make the most of them and give veg a helping hand, says Bob
Something old, something new
Save money by refurbishing existing patio containers
Little Pixie packs a big punch
These magical lupins brighten border edges, says Ruth
Houseplant propagation
Summer is the ideal time to make more plants, says Ruth
Collecting and storing seeds
It's a satisfying and economical thing to do, says Ruth
Jolly Johnny is a border star
It's time to sow some of the colours of spring, says Ruth
A bit of a pickle
If you're looking for a safe and tasty way to store your vegetable surplus, make pickles and chutneys, says Bob
Wings of love
The flight of the winged black ant gives Toby a chance to reflect on how far some insects go to for a good time
Taking delicate cuttings
Masterclass on: taking cuttings of tender plants
A miniature succulent garden
Steve and Val Bradley show you how to create an attractive small succulent garden
Vole revival
Val looks at the reintroduction of water voles at Trentham
Keeping our borders bright
Deadheading and feeding are key tasks now, says Ruth
Late summer troubleshooting
Ruth tackles pests and problems as summer progresses