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Your ultimate guide to Growing poppies
From annuals to perennials, with options for shade or sun, blowsy blooms and sculptural seed heads – there really are poppies for all purposes, says Louise Curley
Turn your garden into a Winter wildlife refuge
From hibernating hedgehogs to famished finches, give favourite garden visitors food and shelter to help them survive the cold months – it’s surprisingly easy, says Val Bourne
Winter wonderland
’Tis the season for bright containers, as Toby looks at some of the breeds designed to add cheer to chilly spots
How to prepare rose seeds
An easy way to make more roses for free, says Ruth
Bewitched! Spooky Plants to Help You Celebrate Hallowe'en
From the darkest dahlias to pumpkins for carving, it’s all treats, no tricks with Amy Adams’ round-up of flowers, bulbs and veg that will get you in the mood for the annual fright-fest
Space-Saving Solutions For A Fruitful Garden
Think you’ve got no room to grow your own fruit? Then think again. Hazel Sillver has suggestions for incorporating fruiting trees and bushes into the smallest of spaces
Time To Plant Tulips
Ruth explains some of the main planting considerations
How To Grow... Lilies
Oriental, Asiatic, trumpet or martagon: whatever your garden requires, the lily always delivers. Anne Swithinbank considers your options for vibrancy and structural impact
Going To Grounds
It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee, as Toby assesses the real benefits of using his Java grounds as plant mulch
Gentleman Jackdaws
Jackdaws are sociable birds that pair for life – and they may be one answer to box tree caterpillars, says Val
Focus On... Fruit In Pots
Whether you’re buying, planting up or potting up, now’s the time to check the health of potted fruits. Lucy rounds up those essential jobs to keep your fruits ticking over
Talking Tulips
Whether you like singles or doubles, striped, flushed or flecked, with fringed or lance-shaped petals, there’s a tulip variety to suit you, as Martyn Cox explains
How To Treat Fences And Sheds
Garden woodwork lasts longer if treated with a preserver.
How To Grow... African Lilies
Fancy some fresh exotics for a south-facing border? Anne Swithinbank explains how to add a splash of late summer bliss by growing stunning agapanthus.
Turn Over A New Leaf
Don’t waste those fallen autumn leaves by dumping them or burning them, says Martyn Cox, as you can turn them into beneficial leafmould for your garden.
Tender Plants In The Garden
Help them withstand the worst weathers.
Orwell's Eden
Hope Bailey looks at the gardening achievements of the literary genius George Orwell.
Keep Calm And Carry On With The Best Blue Blooms
From indigo delphiniums to lavender-blue nepeta, plant some blue perennials this month and inject your borders and pots with an air of mellow calm.
Focus On Crocus
They share great looks and an ability to light up autumn, but do you know your crocus from your colchicum – and which are best for you?
How To Avoid The Problems
Planting bulbs correctly will solve most of your woes.
Your Ultimate Guide To Choosing Spring Bulbs
Whether you’re starting a new display or revamping an existing one, Sally Jenner has great tips on how to make planning and planting spring-flowering bulbs easier.
The Walled Cottage Garden
Cottage gardening is always in fashion, and takes centre stage in the walled plot behind Hilary Fossey’s delightful Warwickshire home, says Sue Bradley.
Spring Into Bulb Planting
An easy way to give your garden a makeover, says Ruth.
Dahlia Delays
The best things come to those who wait, as Toby reflects on the deferred delights of some pretty shy perennials…
Squashes
Summer or winter, classic orange, green or cream, speckled or striped – squashes are healthy to eat and easy to grow. Graham Rice recommends options for all
Big Ideas For A Small Greenhouse
Are you glazing over in confusion at the thought of buying a greenhouse to fit in a small space? Tamsin Westhorpe helps to make things clearer!
Installing A Water Butt
Collecting rainwater has never been more important. Tim Rumball shows you how to save it
Salad Days Are Ahead!
Progress in salad and veg trials is amazing
How To Grow... Anemones
Anemones or windflowers brilliantly assist in seasonal transitions and provide weeks of colour. Anne Swithinbank explains how to grow these pretty perennials from tubers
Surge Of The Spurge
Euphorbias may be fabulously versatile plants, but watch out when you cut them – the sap can cause skin problems