Foxgloves (digitalis)

Modern foxgloves range from tall and elegant, bushy and punchy to simply delightful - both close up and from afar

For a scented summer eve

Grow these around a seating area

Understanding photoperiodism

Steve and Val Bradley explain how daylength plays its part in plant growth

Cutting back in autumn

Masterclass on: tidying up for winter

Better blackberries

Blackberries are some of the most reliable and prolific croppers in the garden so make more of them, says Bob

Keep the lawn looking good

Remove dead material and keep the soil healthy

Autumn rose maintenance

Cut back, mulch and remove diseased stems, says Ruth

Up the garden path

Wildlife and visitors love the plants growing in Val's path

Tidying-up before autumn

Take time out to get everything straight, says Ruth

Sugar high

When contemplating trees to blaze a trail in a garden, there is nothing sweeter than the sugar maple, says Toby

Cuttings for plant security

Propagate tender perennials before winter, says Ruth

Bulbs to brighten winter

Forced bulbs provide indoor colour and scent, says Ruth

Just sow and they'll grow

California poppies are great for poor soils, says Ruth

Plant out hardy youngsters

Most plants will fare better in soil than pots, says Ruth

Focus on... Compost heaps

Waste not, want not when it comes to recycling garden scraps, says Lucy – and the results of your endeavours will help to nourish the next generation of crops

What's in store?

The hard work is over and the crops are gathered – but don’t let careless storage ruin your harvests, says Bob

In fine fettle

Comma butterflies are flourishing in fine weather, says Val

Spring bulb season is here!

Start planting now for a bright start to the year, said Ruth

Bulbs flourish in containers

Growing in pots is the ideal way to brighten small spaces

Autumn perennial care

Autumn is one of the best times for planting, says Ruth

Annual with eternal charm

Dwarf larkspurs are traditional favourite, says Ruth

Winter crops and plan ahead

It's time to replenish empty soil for next year's plants

Magic roundabouts

Roundabouts growing wild are nature reserves, says Val

Best plants for clay soil

Clay soils can be challenging, but are among the most fertile. Anne Swithinbank explains how treat clay soils right and reveals those plants that suit them the best

Fruit and veg in autumn

I'm eking out the last tasty scraps of summer, says Ruth

Future potato planning

There is a knack to selecting the best potatoes for next year's planting. Bob reveals which tubers to keep

What to do this month

I'm planting, clearing and prepping for autumn, says Ruth

Plant your own Florist's garden

Want to save money and enjoy cut-flower varieties you won't find in the shops? Sow hardy annuals now and you'll have the pick of the bunch next year, says Hazel Sillver

Think about going organic

This month is the time to start eco-gardening, says Ruth

Year-round interest

It's possible to fill your garden with plants that provide interesting flowers or foliage throughout the year, says Arthur Hellyer, VMH, as he reveals some of his favourites