Homegrown drinks & remedies

In her new book, The Modern Gardener, Frances Tophill shows you how to transform herbs and flowers into delicious drinks and natural remedies

Fresh from the plot

Early mornings are a treat for Rekha this June, as she begins to enjoy her first crops. But she's always looking ahead, and now is the perfect time to start next year's strawberries

Bounty on a budget

PART 2 In this second of the new six-part series, expert grower Sally Nex shows you how to get more out of your plot, with harvests that keep on coming right into autumn

A ROSE FOR EVERYONE

Discover why we all need roses in our gardens and how to ensure you get your best-ever blooms this summer, with Adam Frost's tricks of the trade

Wiser ways with water

From healthier natural environments to reduced pollution and lower carbon emissions, there are many benefits to cutting back on our water-use, explains Jack Wallington

Pots for summer impact

In the first of a new series, Arit Anderson inspires us to be creative with simple containers oozing summer flair. This month, a combination of plants perfect for pollinators and wildlife

The great garden getaway

Enjoy your best-ever summer in the garden, with an array of outdoor-elevating inspiration for eating, relaxing, celebrating, and making the most of your garden this season. Planning your perfect retreat starts here

Where do I start? Pruning

For beginner gardeners, getting to grips with the fundamentals can seem daunting. But in this 12-part exclusive series, Alan Titchmarsh is sharing his wisdom to help you master the skills that really matter. This month, find out why pruning is beneficial to trees and shrubs, why you need a plan before starting a job, and when it's best to leave a plant alone. Follow Alan's tips, pick up your secateurs with confidence and take the fear out of pruning for good.

Cool & calm

Inspired by a springtime woodland floor, Adam Frost shows how to create a container that will thrive in dappled shade. It relies predominantly on the texture, shapes and forms of the foliage, and how they play off against one another. The Semiaquilegia provides colour among the fresh greens, but the container still holds interest even when the flowers have gone.

Summer of Strawberries

In the second of a two-part series, Lucy Chamberlain reveals the best strawberry varieties for taste and yield, and provides a care guide to get the most from your plants

Where Do I Start?

Wildlife-friendly gardening

Plants With Purpose Part 2: Shrubs

Find out how shrubs can transform your borders and pots as Carol Klein reveals some of her favourite varieties and shows why these plants have star quality

Welcome Back!

As Gardeners' World returns to our screens this month, we reveal the highlights, starting with Monty, who guides us through his plans for Longmeadow

Your wildlife month

April is an exciting month in the garden.

We love April

We are always about love on these pages of this excellent magazine, but this month it is particularly appropriate.

Veg on your doorstep

No matter how small your space, you can still grow big harvests of veg, fruit and herbs with Ingrid Chiu's easy methods

Design for life

Greener growing is relevant to all aspects of gardening and we can do it better, says Marian Boswall, if we take a step back to see whether our space is organised to help the environment

Big ideas for small spaces

Turning even the tiniest plot into a horticultural haven can be a daunting prospect, especially for beginners. Monty reveals his secrets to great design for even the smallest space

A-Z of house plants

Add a tropical flourish to a sunny room with this dramatic, low-maintenance air plant

Fresh from the Plot

It's all systems go on Rekha's allotment this month as she sows seeds, plants out seedlings and shows how to grow and cook chard for a delicious, hearty meal

Spring Pruning Masterclass

Now is the perfect time to get your spring garden ready for the year ahead. Follow Frances Tophill and head gardener Tom Brown's expert pruning advice to ensure your garden's blooming in 2022

Coming up on TV

Gardeners' World is back! Executive Producer Gary Broadhurst shares what we can expect to enjoy in the series this year

Where have all the pollinators gone?

Our pollinators are in crisis, with populations declining across the board – Monty reveals why we must take urgent action and what we can do, even in the smallest garden

Plants with Purpose: Summer Bulbs

In the first of a new series, Carol Klein looks at the plant groups every gardener should grow. This month, find out how to plant and care for summer bulbs

Plan & Plant Your Kitchen Garden

Turn plans into reality as Lucy Chamberlain continues her design series with advice on how to build your edible plot

Where do I start? Edibles with ornamentals

For beginner gardeners, getting to grips with the fundamentals can seem daunting. But in this 12-part exclusive series, Alan Titchmarsh is sharing his wisdom to help you master the skills that really matter. This month, get the best of both worlds by growing edible and ornamental plants together. Discover why you don't always need to grow beautiful blooms and delicious harvests of fruit and veg separately with Alan's advice.

Summer of Strawberries

In the first of a two-part series helping you grow your best ever strawberries, Lucy Chamberlain shows you where and how to plant for maximum harvests

READER GARDEN " Do what's in your heart in your own garden"

A finalist in our 2021 Gardens of the Year competition, this vibrant oasis is a fusion of Thai and English styles - Nantawan Staples explains how and why she created it

Planting & sowing

Master 10 key skills for your best-ever gardening year

Food for your plate and planet

Changing the way we grow - and eat - helps the planet's health as well as ours, explains Kim Stoddart, and whether on a sunny windowsill or dedicated plot we can all grow something tasty