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Foxgloves (digitalis)
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Foxgloves (digitalis)

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

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4 mins  |
September 30, 2023
For a scented summer eve
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For a scented summer eve

Grow these around a seating area

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1 min  |
September 30, 2023
Understanding photoperiodism
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Understanding photoperiodism

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

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3 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Cutting back in autumn
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Cutting back in autumn

Masterclass on: tidying up for winter

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Better blackberries
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Better blackberries

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

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Keep the lawn looking good
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Keep the lawn looking good

Remove dead material and keep the soil healthy

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Autumn rose maintenance
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Autumn rose maintenance

Cut back, mulch and remove diseased stems, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 30, 2023
Up the garden path
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Up the garden path

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

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3 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Tidying-up before autumn
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Tidying-up before autumn

Take time out to get everything straight, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 30, 2023
Sugar high
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Sugar high

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

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Cuttings for plant security
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Cuttings for plant security

Propagate tender perennials before winter, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 16, 2023
Bulbs to brighten winter
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Bulbs to brighten winter

Forced bulbs provide indoor colour and scent, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 16, 2023
Just sow and they'll grow
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Just sow and they'll grow

California poppies are great for poor soils, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 16, 2023
Plant out hardy youngsters
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Plant out hardy youngsters

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

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Focus on... Compost heaps
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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

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
What's in store?
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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

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
In fine fettle
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In fine fettle

Comma butterflies are flourishing in fine weather, says Val

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3 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Spring bulb season is here!
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Spring bulb season is here!

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

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Bulbs flourish in containers
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Bulbs flourish in containers

Growing in pots is the ideal way to brighten small spaces

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Autumn perennial care
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Autumn perennial care

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

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Annual with eternal charm
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Annual with eternal charm

Dwarf larkspurs are traditional favourite, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 02, 2023
Winter crops and plan ahead
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Winter crops and plan ahead

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

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Magic roundabouts
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Magic roundabouts

Roundabouts growing wild are nature reserves, says Val

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Best plants for clay soil
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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

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7 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Fruit and veg in autumn
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Fruit and veg in autumn

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

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Future potato planning
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Future potato planning

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

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
What to do this month
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What to do this month

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

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1 min  |
September 02, 2023
Plant your own Florist's garden
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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

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5 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Think about going organic
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Think about going organic

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

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Year-round interest
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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

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4 mins  |
August 26, 2023

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