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Mists and mellow Fruitfulness

The late-November garden has so much to offer and can be made to reflect the gentle observations of the great poet John Keats, says Anne Swithinbank

Playing it cool

Peter considers the effect that cool rooms have on plants

Toad abodes

Val looks at how climate change may affect toad numbers

Border stars

Create impressive borders by using hard-working plants that flower over a long period, have striking foliage or perform in more than one season, says Hazel Sillver

A plantsman's choice

G.R. Kingsbourn reveals some of his favourite plants from the 1950s

Be careful what you wish for!

Val explains how her new cat is just a part-time visitor

My climber didn't flower

Q I have been waiting patiently for my cup and saucer vine to flower. The seeds were sown in April and plants grew well to about 3ft (90cm), but so far no buds. Should I give up now?

November fragrance

There’s a surprising number of fragrant flowering shrubs that you can plant now to cheer up your late-autumn gardens, says Graham Rice, as he reveals his favourites

Grow the best garlic

A culinary staple with health-giving and flavour-enhancing benefits, garlic is easy to grow if you plant the right varieties at the optimum time, says Camilla Phelps

Robust roses

Now’s the time to plant disease-resistant roses to enjoy low-maintenance, floriferous plants that will fill your garden with scent next year, says Hazel Sillver

Self-sufficient bulbs

Flowers that garden themselves may sound too good to be true, but Toby has high hopes for his tulips

Small changes make a difference

Thoughtful planting and creating wild areas helps wildlife

The ornamental and veg garden

Richard and Ina Steele enjoy the best of both worlds in their Worcestershire garden, as beautiful borders are combined with productive vegetable beds, says Sue Bradley

YOUR PRUNING MONTH

Frances Tophill makes the most of the dormant season to prune apple trees and other deciduous plants

Small steps to big changes

Gardening more sustainably, however tiny our plots, can add up to huge progress. Monty outlines some key changes we can all make to green up our footprints

Colour for every space

In the final part of her series, Carol Klein shows you how to put colour theory into practice no matter how tricky your plot

A garden should be a place to let go and be free in

In a highly competitive year, the judges' Highly Commended award was fiercely contested - but ultimately all the judges fell in love with this couple's tiny tropical oasis in Manchester.

Your homemade Christmas

Make the most of your garden's bounty by creating beautiful festive wreaths and other decorations for your home. Designer Shilpa Reddy shows you how

Fresh from the plot

Winter may be upon us, but Rekha is still making regular visits to her plot to pick kale, salads, leeks and beetroot, with a fun glass gem corn recipe

Winter pruning masterclass

This season is the ideal time to rune most shrubs and trees. Tom Brown, Head Gardener of West Dean, explains why

10 Best Roses For Small Spaces

Find the perfect rose for your small space with Tony Hall’s pick of varieties for tiny locations

Feel good colour

In the second of a three-part series, Carol Klein shares the craft of using colour in the garden – this month she explains how it can help to boost your mood

The Lighter Side Of Winter

Planting containers now can provide instant impact for winter or a second boost in spring with well-chosen bulbs. Monty reveals his methods for perfect displays

Make a winter container

Having removed the summer bedding from my pots, what can I plant now? Can I reuse some of the loose compost at the base? Anthea Bagnall, Hornsey, London

The wheel McCoy

As another wheelbarrow is wheeled off to meet its maker, Toby reflects on his most memorable garden assistants

Let it be…

Leave some of your winter garden untouched, says Val

Perfect peonies

There are three basic types of peony and each has a great deal to offer in terms of gorgeous fragrant blooms, says Anne Swithinbank, as she reveals her top picks

Saving graces

Want to hang on to those precious harvests? Check your supplies before storing or preserving, as Bob explains

Know your onions!

Seed is cheaper but sets are much easier, says Peter

Graceful woodlanders

The elegant, dainty flowers of epimediums are one of the most useful ground-cover plants in the garden that light up awkward shady areas, says Hazel Sillver