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Jewels Of An Indian Summer

There’s still time to hunt around for plants that are able to offer a gem-like blooms, fascinating fruits or intricate pods for later this year, says Anne Swithinbank

Why We Should All Be Growing Plectranthus

The Victorian favorite is finding justly deserved favour again, reveals John Hoyland

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

Let's Know About Autumn Pests And Diseases

Get to grips with seasonal problems, says Ruth

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

PEAS PLEASE ME

Growing peas is a must for Rob Smith. Here’s his introduction to growing them, with top tips and some varieties you might like to try

Boost your BUGS

Gardens that are alive with bugs – whether beetles or bees – are healthy, beautiful places to be. They’re also more productive. Benedict Vanheems shares some simple tips to give bugs a boost this autumn and beyond

FAMILY FYFE

Milly Fyfe lives on a farm in Northamptonshire with her two sons, Angus and Dougie, and husband Andrew. As well as tending to 100 suckler beef cows, 300 breeding ewes, 350ha of land for arable production plus chickens and pigs, the family also maintain a walled garden where they grow fruit, vegetables and flowers.

JUST ASK PIPPA!

After training as a botanist and gaining her MSc in Crop Protection, Pippa Greenwood spent 11 years in charge of the RHS Wisley plant pathology department. She is the author of countless best-selling books and is a long-standing voice on BBC 4 Gardeners’ Question Time. Here she talks with Daniel Heighes

Turn Up The Heat For Melons

Nothing shouts summer like a home-grown melon, yet they can be a challenge to grow in the UK climate. All the more reason to have a go, says KG editor, Steve Ott

Go Go Go october

It might not be the height of the growing season but Stephanie Hafferty is still very busy with garlic, green manures, mulching and making a new compost heap using pallets

POWER OF THE Pumpkin

Pumpkins are soon ready to harvest and with October 26 being National Pumpkin Day, Annabelle Padwick decided to focus on this autumnal beauty

Flavourful Fruit For Creative Cooks

Much of fruit growing centres around the premise of eating the fruit fresh from the tree, but this month KG’s fruit expert David Patch turns his attention to fantastic flavours for the kitchen

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

Beautiful Biennials To Bridge The Gap

E.N. Willes has suggestions on the best biennials to sow and plant

Take More Care With Lettuce

Old Hand explains to beginners how to sow and care for lettuces