
THIS week’s free seeds are for a classic perennial that should bring many summer of colour to your garden.
A simple-looking plant, Echinacea ‘Large Flowered’ is the traditional pink/purple daisy with a protruding golden centre.
Fantastic for attracting pollinators, this is a long-lasting variety that flowers relatively late in the season and blooms well into the autumn.
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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