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FAB FEB FLAVOURS

Delicious is the word for these dishy dishes from Anna Cairns Pettigrew, with rosemary, kale and lovely leeks the key ingredients

A TASTE OF Yorkshire honey

West Yorkshire police officer Richard Terry chats to gardening writer Sally Clifford about his busy pastime as a beekeeper

A CASTLE KITCHEN GARDEN

Anna Cairns Pettigrew travels to Fife to explore the grounds of 14th century Kellie Castle and in particular its magnificent walled kitchen garden

The wonders of willow

Willows work really hard for their place in your garden, and they support and nourish other plants, says Toby

Sticky situations

Sticky leaves are a common problem, but make sure you remove the cause and clean in the right way, says Bob

Rose-replant disease explained

Steve and Val Bradley reveal why new roses often fail when planted in the same place as old ones and offer two solutions to help overcome the problem

Red-twig dogwoods

Get a blaze of colour in your winter garden with these gorgeous deciduous shrubs

Cut back buddlejas

A hard prune keeps them tidy and flower-rich, says Ruth

First and foremost

Plant early flowers for the first bumblebees, says Val

Best plants for a cutting garden

Free up some border space to create a beautiful cutting garden so you can pick vasefuls of beautiful flowers all summer long, says Anne Swithinbank

A fond farewell to Peter

Gardening world in mourning after death of Peter Seabrook

Best beautiful cosmos for your garden

An essential for the summer garden, cosmos are available in a range of colours and at a variety of heights. Hazel Sillver looks at both the annual and perennial species

YOUR PRUNING MONTH

Frances Tophill shows you how to get summer-flowering shrubs back in shape ready for spring

The Full Monty

Don't despair if your garden lost its magic during winter, says Monty. Start by planning where you want to sit and everything will work out

Tales from Titchmarsh

A gardener needs sustenance, but what to have? Alan considers the pros and cons of cereals, avocados and his favourite TV programme

Where do I start? Sowing seed

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, it's back to basics with one of the most fundamental gardening skills: sowing seeds. Discover how easy and joyful it is to grow both ornamental and edible plants from seed with Alan's expertise

BUYER'S GUIDE Wildlife cameras

Kay Maguire cuts through the jargon to explain how wildlife cameras work and what to consider before buying, then shows you a selection of great options for all budgets

A-Z of house plants

Add drama to a sunny windowsill with this iconic carnivorous plant

THE GARDEN ORCHARD

In this excerpt from his new book, fruit and permaculture enthusiast Wade Muggleton explains how even those of us with small gardens can grow fruit – and plenty of it!

SHOOTS TO savour

Freshly harvested asparagus is one of those tasty delicacies that heralds the start of the growing season and is one to truly relish. Emma Rawlings offers some tips on growing this special crop

LEARNING TO LET GO, naturally

Neatly cropped lawns and perfectly manicured borders are out. Natural gardening is in. And frankly, Becky Searle – for one – is relieved

Meeting the challenge

When Louise Price took on an allotment she was initially daunted by the enormous task that lay ahead. But more than 18 months on she has reaped the rewards for all her hard work

ROB'S PLOT SOWING AND A BIT OF TLC!

Rob Smith is busy again this month with more sowing, planting and making sure his existing plants are given a bit of a boost

Have garden, will travel

For Stephanie Hafferty it wasn’t just about moving house, it was about moving garden too, as she set off on a new no-dig gardening adventure in West Wales

Horatio's Garden, improving lives

Annabelle Padwick explains the work of a horticultural charity which, through gardening and related activities, aims to support those recovering from spinal injury

HOW TO AVOID A PLANT-ASTROPHE!

A plague on all our plants? Hopefully not, says David Patch, who this month offers some sound advice on how to keep our precious fruit crops free of pests and diseases

Future-proof your soil

Dr Anton Rosenfeld, knowledge officer of green charity Garden Organic, offers practical advice on how to make your soil more resilient, especially in the context of climate change

EXTENDING THE SEASON WITH POTATOES

Grow your own potatoes, says Martin Fish, and you’ll be spoilt for choice, with plenty of varieties to choose from to keep you in spuds all year round

Sweet Success

Want to grow the tastiest cherry tomatoes this year? Head gardener Lucy Chamberlain trialled 14 varieties to find the sweetest and shares her complete growing guide

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