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Buddleja vision

Planting a butterfly bush for pollinators is not that simple, says Bob, as he explains the needs of their caterpillars

Focus on... Currant care

Traditional black fruits, vibrant reds or striking pinks and whites – whatever you prefer, it’s easy to grow your own juicy currants

Getting to grips with pests

Lots of plants crammed together are more vulnerable

Summer pots and baskets

Food, water and pest control are so important, says Ruth

Birthday blues

When it comes to butterflies, blue is the colour

Can you dig it?

Weathered they may be, but Toby’s trowels are still very useful, helping protect his plants from weather extremes

Cosmos

Sun-loving plants with a long flowering season, cosmos are great for colour, cutting and even fragrance

Transform autumn

Whether you're looking for late flowers, fantastic foliage or succulent berries, we have the best plants to transform your garden this autumn

Get summer feeding right

Give plants a boost for flowers and fruits

The butterfly effect

With native butterflies in serious decline - and some facing extinction - Martyn Cox suggests steps you can take to attract these delightful creatures to your garden

Summer problem-solving: GARDEN PESTS

The warmer months are not only enjoyable for gardeners, they're also boom-time for pests. Help your plants shrug them off with Alan Titchmarsh's easy guide

Tales from Titchmarsh

Time may seem to pass too quickly, but gardeners have precious moments to remember - and lots to look forward to, says Alan

What we've learned for the future

As I reflect on the dry meadow project, I've been asking myself a number of questions.

Save on energy

Press pause on your energy bills for the next 10 years with this unmissable offer from Inspired Villages

The grand finale

If your garden is running out of steam as summer reaches its climax, take inspiration from Sue Kent’s pick of late-show plants to give your plot a boost

Small space big flavour

August is the perfect time to make the most of large tomato crops, which you can enjoy in Rukmini Iyer's delicious tomato, thyme and ricotta tart recipe

Hassle-free harvests

As summer reaches its peak, picking and preparing your crops is top of the to-do list - but there are still plenty of time-saving ways to extend the harvest and set yourself in good stead for next year, says Jack Wallington

For the love of shade

Far from being a limiting factor, the gift of shade cools, calms and brings so much variety to your plot. Here, Monty shares why he wouldn't be without it

NEW POTATOES UNCOVERED

Martin Fish sheds new light on growing one of the nation's favourite veg, while wife Jill serves up a dish of herby potatoes baked with tomatoes

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE LIKELY PLOTTERS?

Back in 2018 The Potty Plotters (Elaine Crick and Julia Slater) of the Ashbourne Road and District Allotments in Derby came up with the hare-brained idea of creating starter plots for learner plot holders. So how has it gone? They tell all!

HARVEST AND PRESERVE

If you are lucky enough to get gluts of home-grown fruit or veg Hannah Reid has some ideas on how to preserve and store them

HOW TO MANAGE SLUGS

Dr Anton Rosenfeld of Garden Organic shares ways to tackle what many gardeners consider their most troublesome adversary

Grow some autumn colour

Plant autumn bulbs and tidy spring ones, says Ruth

Foxed by charming pastels

Add easy height and elegance with foxgloves, says Ruth

Make room for elder

The elder may not be top of your list for garden shrubs, but it's good for blooms, berries and wildlife, says Bob

Prairie beauties

Echinaceas, also known as coneflowers, are North American prairie plants that provide colour in the garden from summer into autumn, says Camilla Phelps

DIGGING THE DIRT

KG reader and keen allotmenteer John Holloway takes a wry look at allotment life in this new bi-monthly series. This month John and his allotment neighbour go head to head in a tidy shed contest

WHAT'S NEW?

ALL THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF KITCHEN GARDENING

QUESTION TIME

GOT A FRUIT OR VEG PROBLEM? ASK KG FOR HELP

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

Last year we launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would appear in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Meet a young family making great strides in their garden