WHAT an extraordinary time to be alive… so extraordinary that I’ve been inspired to put pen to paper and write this amazing profundity that you can pass off as your own – any time you like:
“For the first time, since the dawn of time, we have time to take our time.” It needs work, but thankfully I have time on my hands to give it the time it deserves – and then I’ll potter in the garden.
Gardening in a crisis might appear like rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic, but the benefit of being outdoors as the seasonal wheel turns is profoundly important. Every day fresh seedlings sprout, and the bees find new flowers to plunder, creating a present that’s more captivating than anything on TV.
“Nature is more captivating than anything on TV”
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
