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Is heritage veg key to success?
TOGETHER FOR BETTER! • New RHS document calls for more local authority support for community gardens, reports Ian Hodgson
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GARDEN helpers! • Your companions that make gardening special
The art of illusion • This London garden has gone from basic lawn to secluded sanctuary using clever optical features
WHERE ROSES BEGIN THEIR REIGN ... • The blooms from David Austin Roses have shaped gardens around the world for over 60 years. We go behind the scenes to discover the dedication, innovation and passion behind every petal!
The beauty of bareroot planting • It’s cheaper and can be better for your plants – here’s why we should all do it
SOW THE SEEDS OF SURVIVAL! • With weather more unpredictable than ever, heritage vegetable varieties offer greater resilience and flavour for home growers. Read on to find out why old favourites could be the key to thriving in a warming world
A last late splash OF COLOUR • As the garden quietens and browns take over, vibrant hesperantha steps into the spotlight
Over the FENCE
PLANT LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS BULBS • Add colour and fragrance to your festive season with easy-to-grow windowsill stunners!
CLEAN AND REPAIR TOOLS • With gardening duties easing off, now’s the perfect time to give equipment some TLC
TIME TO LOSE THE LAWN? • Grass is out, planting is in! Transform your outdoor space with lush greenery and stylish paths
DIG OVER YOUR VEG PLOT • Get your soil winter-ready – now’s the time to dig, prep and boost your beds for spring
Prep now for a stronger spring • These seasonal tips will set your garden up for next year’s success
Raspberry jam and apple tray bake
Seasonal care for begonias • It’s time to lift, store and protect them for healthy plants next spring
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword
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Kick-start spring with giant snowdrops
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