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Shape up your garden

Plant architectural perennials now to inject borders with drama and structure. Here are some great examples and ideas on where to place them, says Hazel Sillver

Delphiniums and lupins

Q I love delphiniums and lupins, but seem to have trouble keeping them going. They last for a few years, but then just disappear. I don’t want to give up, so what should I do? Any advice you can give would be most welcome. Maggie Douglas, Shap, Cumbria

Rudbeckia takes top prize

Trials have been an outstanding success, as Peter reveals

Boundaries in bloom

If you want a low-maintenance colourful display in your garden, try climbers, says Tamsin Hope Thomson, as she reveals the best blooms for boundaries to plant now

Propagating bamboo orchids

Dendrobium or ‘bamboo’ orchids make great indoor plants, and with the right know-how you can propagate your own by following Steve and Val Bradley’s advice

Bee-box challenge

Bee guardian Val reports on red mason bee box activity

A time for Lilacs

A classic English garden favourite with a sweet, distinctive perfume, the lilac has inspired both poetry and popular song. Anne Swithinbank selects some of the best

Painting with Perennials

Recreate the soft, romantic ‘chocolate box’ styles of the Victorian era by planting your perennials in a more ‘painterly way’ as suggested by Anne Swithinbank

Liquid feed for free

Nourishing plants with liquid feed is one area where you’ll save a fortune by growing your own treatments, says Bob

Can You Resist Chocolate?

Chocolate is a much-loved treat for many, so why not include some chocolate-scented flowers and chocolate-coloured foliage in your garden

Create Your Own Herb Garden

Herbs can be used to heal, add flavour to food and are beautiful to look at. As many are also easy to grow, why not add some to your garden, says Camilla Phelps

THAT SUNNY SUNFLOWER FEELING

Whether the sun is shining or not, says Tony Flanagan, bring some sunshine into your life with sunflowers

Sauce from the source

The secret to a delicious pasta dish lies in the quality of the ingredients, says Benedict Vanheems. Fresh produce makes for a superior sauce, even better if you’ve grown it yourself!

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

Last year we launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would feature in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Here we feature another of our inspirational winners

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

Winter squashes are lovely to grow, adding colour to the plot in summer and filling the store cupboard in winter. KG editor Steve Ott offers some top tips for getting the most from these delicious veggies

SWEETCORN: WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?

A firm favourite with staff writer Tony Flanagan, sweetcorn is a must-grow veg every year

GARDENING WITH NATURE IN MIND

This month we meet Sandy Lipo of Good Roots Barn, who is so passionate about reducing plastic use in the garden she’s made a business out of it

THE ONLY WAY IS UP!

Short on space to pack with tasty fruit and vegetables? Just look up – there are so many vertical spaces around you just waiting to make a home for baskets, containers, climbers and more

Long live the veg

Most vegetables we grow are treated as annuals and once harvested that is the end of them. What if you could keep some of them going for longer? Stephanie Hafferty has some ideas

FEEL-GOOD GARDENING

Gardening is very therapeutic, says Annabelle Padwick, who reached out to social media to get others’ views on the subject

Make Your Own Cleaning Solution

Some natural plant-based products can do a great job of cleaning your home, as garden writer Susie Kearley explains

Back to life…

Val anticipates the joys of newly awakened butterflies

Audacious Artichokes

It’s rare in horticulture that something with strikingly-good architectural looks is also a joy to eat, but artichokes are just that says Camilla Phelps

A day to remember

What a difference a day makes! Toby explains how to capitalise on the extra daylight the spring equinox brings

Learning To Love Green

Forget the razzle-dazzle of brazen yellows, blazing reds and shocking purples, the colour of sophistication and quiet beauty is green, says Graham Rice

Getting Your Roses Ready

Planting, pruning and feeding are all done now, says Ruth

IT'S CRUNCH TIME!

Celery is an integral part of any salad, and cool, crisp sticks freshly picked from the garden are a delight. KG editor Steve Ott offers his advice for growing tasty heads

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

Last year we officially launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would feature in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Here we feature one of our winners

THE POTTED PLOT

Since lockdown, gardeners are looking to fill every space with produce. Many are novices, keen to try a few packets of seeds for the first time. So where to start? Steve Ott looks to pots to provide the answer

PLUMS ON PARADE

This month David Patch is talking plums, and explains why compromise and patience are both important in choosing which variety to grow