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Milady is a true beauty
Sow these asters now for a carpet of colour, says Ruth
Keeping cuttings healthy
Ruth pots them on and makes sure there are no problems
Multiple choice
For a quick way to get more from plants and save a packet, pick plants you can easily split into multiples, says Bob
Secret lives of bees
Val finds out some interesting facts from a new bee book
My favourite rare clematis
A handful of clematis varieties are immensely popular, yet there are many others that are equally beautiful though rarely seen. Christopher Lloyd picks out some of the best
Create a Mini Jungle
Have your borders hit the doldrums? Ever thought of creating a tropical theme in one of them? Anne Swithinbank has some great varieties for you to try
Appetite for destruction
Hungry herring gulls threaten Toby’s fish. Luckily, he has acquired a feathery plant that promises to save the day…
Be Tidy And Wildlife-Friendly!
Watching how gardens work as ecosystems is as fascinating as growing plants, but of course, we still want our outdoor spaces to look good.
Have Yourself A Rose-Tinted February!
Whether you want a gift for a loved-one or for your own patio, now is the ideal time for you to plant roses in containers, as Hazel Sillver explains…
Beginner's Guide To Growing Salad Leaves
Soup up your salads with lettuce and leaves that are easy, quick, tasty and cheap – a must for both novice and experienced veg growers alike, says Louise Curley
The general rules of pruning
Stay safe and keep your plants in good, healthy shape
Versatile viburnums
It’s been voted Chelsea Flower Show plant of the decade and it has amazing fragrance, so perhaps now is the time to really consider viburnums, says Graham Rice
Time to plant some glamour
Lilies add easy opulence to the garden, says Ruth
The gardener's calendar
Val looks at why we sow and plant crops on certain days
Winter pruning catch-up
Ruth tackles her final trees before they burst into growth
Fashionable comebacks
Tastes change, but can nurseries deliver? Peter finds out
Celebrate the multi-faceted Snowdrop
Highly valued by collectors and loved by gardeners, the snowdrop is the ultimate symbol of spring’s arrival. Celebrate spring in style, says Tamsin Hope Thompson
Bulbs To Plant In Spring
Christopher Lloyd looks at outdoor bulbs you can plant in the first months of the year
Plant Now For Fabulous Summer Colour
January may be the gloomiest of months, but plan now and you can look forward to a brighter future, courtesy of the most colourful summer flowers, says Louise Curley
Warming Soil For Growing
Start preparing the ground for this year, says Ruth
Preparing for hellebore glory
Ruth clears the way for some late-winter border colour
Winter container watch
One of her patio containers gives Ruth a nasty shock
Try some pot luck
When it comes to container gardening, anything grows! Bob reveals how tubs can help boost your growing power
It's time to start sowing
Ruth explains how to get the best from your free seeds
Growing Icelandic poppies
Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: Icelandic poppies
Garden amphibians
Val looks at the frogs, toads and newts in her garden
For winter foliage Think hebes
They may not be the first plant that springs to mind at this time of year, but the leaves of many hebes look their best right now – and they’re surprisingly hardy, says Graham Rice
Choose toms for taste
Discover the best and easiest varieties to grow, says Peter
For Unexpected Colour, Try Winter Irises
Don’t wait until spring to enjoy the sight and scent of irises in bloom when there are options that will supply flowers in the depths of winter, says Graham Rice
Why every garden needs Cotoneaster
The ultimate berried treasure, these useful shrubs offer so much more. They’re good for winter interest, wildlife, walls, hedging… pretty much everything, says Louise Curley