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Growing Icelandic poppies

Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: Icelandic poppies

Garden amphibians

Val looks at the frogs, toads and newts in her garden

For winter foliage Think hebes

They may not be the first plant that springs to mind at this time of year, but the leaves of many hebes look their best right now – and they’re surprisingly hardy, says Graham Rice

Choose toms for taste

Discover the best and easiest varieties to grow, says Peter

For Unexpected Colour, Try Winter Irises

Don’t wait until spring to enjoy the sight and scent of irises in bloom when there are options that will supply flowers in the depths of winter, says Graham Rice

Why every garden needs Cotoneaster

The ultimate berried treasure, these useful shrubs offer so much more. They’re good for winter interest, wildlife, walls, hedging… pretty much everything, says Louise Curley

For early colour, plant Hellebores

Varied and versatile, these fail-safe flowerers combine a tough constitution with blooms in different colours and shapes, plus interesting foliage, says Tamsin Hope Thomson

Deer prudence

A close encounter with a stag leaves Toby pondering the effects of lockdown on these magnificent creatures

Top of the crop

Struggling to decide which crops to choose? Bob looks at your best options, depending on site and time required

Hard-pruning your roses

A tough cut will send them shooting away, says Ruth

Focusing on perennials

There’s lots you can get on with now, says Ruth

Filling gaps in shared gardens

Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: Low - Maintenance border gaps

Bring on the butterflies

After a poor butterfly count, Val looks forward to the next…

How To Deal With Problem Plants

There’s a range of popular ornamentals that can cause problems, says Tim Rumball

Make 2021 The Year You Grow Soft Fruit

Delicious and nutritious, berries are brilliant entry level options for anyone new to fruit growing as they give a good crop in a small space, says Kris Collins

Learn from a top tipster

Here are my notes on the best veg for 2021, says Peter

What to plant for Peony perfection

The florists’ favourite offers high returns for very little in the way of care, and many add interest long after their flowering period. Louise Curley explores the different types

The heat is on…

Toby is keeping a close eye on a feisty horseradish – luckily, he knows how to keep this flavoursome firebrand in check

Re-use potting compost

Transform your used, dry potting compost into a nutritious feast for new crops and blooms – Bob shows you how

Tips and tricks for a New Year refresh

Sometimes a few simple updates are all it takes to revitalise the garden – and the good news is that January is an ideal time to make a start, so jump to it, says Hazel Sillver

Keep up with winter tasks

Ruth stays busy and preserves her first lemon crop!

The aphid eaters

Val discovers a lot of hoverfly activity on her kale plants

Keeping houseplants thriving

Keep your home greens in the pink this winter, says Ruth Hayes

Doing an environmental audit

Taking stock of how ‘green’ your garden is can reveal a great deal, says Tim Rumball

Best pruning for wisteria

Our old Wisteria sinensis took a hammering after a hard winter but has regrown valiantly. We need to do more training and pruning to fill the spaces where mature stems rotted at the base

YOUR GUIDE TO PERFECT PARSNIPS

Parsnips can be a tricky crop to grow successfully. Here Nigel Jewkes demonstrates how a little dedication to detail can produce the best results

Let them loose!

Gardens and allotments are great places to stimulate a child’s imagination while at the same time giving them space to develop mentally and physically. Annabelle Padwick explains

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

Last year we officially launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would feature in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Here we feature another of our winners

LET'S SHED SOME LIGHT

A whistle-stop tour of things for your shed

SHED ESSENTIALS

We love our garden sheds, but if you are thinking of investing in a new one this year be sure to read our buyer’s guide first