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The Great Gladioli Revival

Big, brash, showy flowers went out of favour in the 1980s and with them went Dame Edna’s favourite, gladioli. But now they’re back in fashion, as Martyn Cox explains

How to grow... Alstroemeria

Striped or freckled, these profuse bloomers will continue to fill your perennial border with colour for weeks if given the right care, says Anne Swithinbank

Guardian angels

Val looks forward to receiving her red mason bee cocoons as part of a bee guardianship scheme

Space exploration

Too much of the same plant in close confinement is the fast track to spindly crops. Bob makes the case for more space

How to grow...Lobelia

Easy-going and easy-growing, you’d be amazed how dynamic lobelia can be in borders and baskets. Anne explains how to best cultivate this carefree summertime bloomer

In borders and in a vase Go green!

From acid brights to cooler tones, green can be relaxing or refreshing, and it’s not just for foliage. Louise Curley reveals the surprising variety of green flowers out there

How to make the cut

Martyn Cox looks at ways to prune shrubs for a great display of winter stems

From dazzling to delicate Fritillaries

Whether you want a loud and proud border beauty or something more subtle and elegant, there’s a fritillary to fit. Camilla Phelps examines this diverse plant family

Dahlias and pelargoniums

Ruth reveals how to propagate these summer favourites

A bit of chit chat

Whether you’re after a few massive tatties or lots of tasty tiddlers, the secret’s in the chitting, as Toby explains

Grow some divine colour

Try ‘Angel Wings’ in containers and borders, says Ruth

Can I revive ailing cymbidium?

ORIGINATING in China, Japan, South East Asia and Australia, some of the 50 species are terrestrial or ground-dwelling, while others attach themselves to trees or rocks.

Buttonholed in the pink

Growing your own is better than shop-bought, says Peter

Top 10 Jobs For Early Spring Success

Try to do a little bit every day to get healthy indoor and garden plants, says Ruth

Set The Garden Abuzz With Climbers For Wildlife

Want to do your bit for bees, birds and butterflies? Coating walls, fences and buildings with climbers is one of the best ways to attract and help wildlife, says Hazel Sillver

How Green Are Your Pots?

Tim Rumball looks at the best options to help the environment and save on plastic

Exotic And Colourful Summer-Flowering Bulbs

Lilies and gladioli are the obvious choices – but if you want bulbs to plant now for summer, they are only just the start, as Tamsin Hope Thomson reveals…

How To Create Your Own Modern Garden

An unfussy design and restrained planting are keys to a contemporary look. Whether it’s a total revamp or a few modern touches, Hazel Sillver explains how to make it work

Yomping yams

A crop for warmer climes generally speaking, yet there is one variety of yam – the cinnamon vine – that can be grown here in the UK to good effect, as Sally Cunningham explains

GROWING ONLINE AND ON THE PLOT

This month we feature the winner of My Website/Blog category of our 2019 competition, Rachel Wilkinson from Manchester

LITTLE GREEN FINGERS

There are many creative ways you can engage your children in the great adventure of gardening, as Janice Hopper explains

MAKE YOUR OWN CROP COVERS

Crop covers Covering crops with netting is the best way to keep many pests at bay and Joyce Russell shows you how to make your own

HERE WE GO ROUND THE MULBERRY TREE

The mulberry has been around for millions of years and has a fascinating history. Take a tour with David Patch and get some top advice on growing this fruit with its unique flavour

Grow a salad bar

Watery iceberg lettuce and under-ripe tomatoes, anyone? Not on your nelly! Grow your own salad bar and give the limp and lacklustre the heave-ho, implores Benedict Vanheems

For everything there is a season

We demand cheap food and expect to be able to buy it all year round – but what is the real cost? Biodynamic gardener Julie Moore investigates

Cues to CELEBRATE

It’s the year of the cucumber and to mark the occasion why not sow some seeds this month and grow your best ever crop? With advice from the KG team, of course!

ANISEED DELIGHTS

Florence fennel is grown for its white bulbs with a powerful aniseed taste. Member of the RHS Vegetable Trials Assessment Forum, Colin Randel, reveals the best varieties

Create A Wildlife Oasis

Your garden can be a paradise for wildlife. Jenny Bennion, from The Lancashire Wildlife Trust, explores some of the species who share our gardens

Top Tips For Perfect Pods

This month veg expert Rob Smith turns his attention skywards and offers his advice for growing the very best runner beans

Right perennial, Right place

Now is prime planting time for perennials, so what are you waiting for? Pick those that best suit your garden conditions and you will ensure that they thrive.