Tales from Titchmarsh

Horticulture is about the craft of growing plants, says Alan, a fact often ignored by those who laud hands-off gardening

Monty's month

The snowdrops at Longmeadow are at their very best in the first two weeks of February.

Chilli growing guide

Once you have sown your seed (turn to p28) and they have germinated, pot up seedlings into small pots (9cm diameter ones are ideal), using multi-purpose peat-free compost with a little fertiliser added

Give wildlife a home

The results of our annual review of garden wildlife* are in, so what's thriving (and not) in the nation's gardens, and what can you do to make a difference? GW Wildlife Editor, Kate Bradbury, reveals all and shares easy wildlife projects to complete this year

Sustainable flower power

Plastic-wrapped air-freighted bouquets can take a heavy toll on the planet. Celestina Robertson offers a greener approach and explains how to grow your own cut flowers in tune with nature

Turn a new leaf

Britain's wind and sunlight are already powering us into anew era, so how can smart meters help us make the most of our home-grown energy?

FINALIST INSPIRATION The garden has been a really great creative thing for me"

Novice gardener and artist Ian Rayer-Smith has turned a blank canvas into this masterpiece of informal and formal design one of our Gardens of the Year finalists

Making a Garden: A PLACE FOR HOMEGROWN

In this second part of the series, Alan Titchmarsh shares his expert tips on how to bring fruit and veg into the heart of your garden

ADAM FROST'S GARDENING FOR HEALTH

A happy head It's becoming increasingly recognised that gardening can boost our mood when we're feeling down, but why? Adam Frost explores the role gardening can play in improving our mental health

Crucial cutbacks

It's time to finish your winter pruning. Monty shares his advice on the key plants to cut back this month and why this is an important job to get done

The Full Monty

It's all too easy to get lost searching for the 'right' horticultural methods, but the real joy of gardening lies in finding your own way, says Monty

Making a garden: a place to inspire

In the first part of his new design series, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to make a garden that's perfect for you

Adam Frost's gardening for health

Keeping fit Want to start 2023 with a new fitness regime, but don't fancy going to the gym? In the second part of his series, Adam Frost looks at how our gardens can help us keep fit

Your Pruning Month

Follow Frances Tophill's pruning advice to prepare your plot for spring's new growth

Tales from Titchmarsh

With the garden aslumber and Christmas cheer all but a memory, now is the perfect moment for some therapeutic winter chores, says Alan

Your wildlife month

January can be a very difficult month, as days are still short and temperatures can plummet. Natural sources of food are in short supply, making life challenging for birds. Keep feeders clean and topped up with calorie-rich foods such as sunflower hearts.

10 great no-cost garden getaways

Taking a thrifty staycation or short-haul break this year? Then be sure to plan in a visit to one of these fantastic, free-entry gardens

Flowering house plants Blooms with staying power

In the second part of our new series, Sarah Gerrard-Jones unveils a range of great-value house plants that will give you flowers for months on end

How to be a thrifty grower

We start the year as we mean to go on with our Thrifty Grower campaign to help you garden in a money-conscious way and make the £££s go further. Here's a taste of what's coming up, with tips and advice so you can get cracking right now

Make wildlife at home

Winter is a key time to help wildlife. Monty shares his experience of welcoming wildlife into his garden, whether it's feeding a multitude of birds or choosing not to tidy up borders in the winter

2 for 1 entry City escapes

There's still much to see with the 2 for 1 Entry Card as autumn begins to set in this month we discover days out just a stone’s throw from major city centres

We love December

The last month of the year: another four seasons over and they have been a bit of a rollercoaster (not just horticulturally).

Fresh from the plot

With the arrival of chilly weather, this season’s crops are all but over... with the exception of Rekha’s precious saffron harvest perfect for her deliciously warming cardamom loaf

Time for new ground rules

The soil beneath our feet is home to billions of unseen life forms that just love to make plants happy. Stephanie Hafferty shows how we can all give them a helping hand by protecting our soil

House plants going big!

Huge indoor plants have never been more popular. S House-plant expert Joe Bagley shares his advice on buying, growing and caring for these green giants

Pot up these warming wonders

Give your patio, doorstep or balcony a colourful boost with these seasonal pot combinations from Bob Purnell

OUR QUEEN REMEMBERED

Reflecting on The Queen’s lifelong love of the natural world, Alan Titchmarsh remembers his gardening encounters with our late sovereign

My search for hidden Venice

It may be defined by its relationship with water, but the iconic Italian city is also home to some of Europe's elusive gardens - escape with Monty as he takes a journey to discover its secluded treasures

Savour the season

Autumn's not a time to tidy up and put your garden to bed for winter, says Adam. Embrace the season and revive your planting to bring interest for months to come

The peat ban spotlight Switches to growers

Our roundup of the month's latest gardening news and views