BBC Gardeners' World

Gardeners' World Magazine is the authoritative voice in gardening, the clear market-leader since it launched in 1991. The award-winning editorial includes topical, practical advice in the readers' favourite 'what to do now' section, and regular contributions and features from the top names in BBC gardening. Packed with fresh ideas and clear advice - the innovative approach offers creative, practical and problem-solving solutions to all keen gardeners.

Welcome to December

The home of gardening expertise you can trust

Meet your GW team

We love December • I have been trying to compose a hit Christmas single based loosely around gardens and gardening. If I succeed then I can possibly retire on the proceeds or, at the very least, treat you all to a mince pie. Every shop and radio station will be blasting it out from October until the New Year, so there will be lots of lovely royalties. It would also help spread the word that gardens are not just for summer and, if you are clever, there can be excitement right through the winter. So… where is my thesaurus? And what on earth rhymes with garden?

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The Full Monty • Changes are afoot in the hazel coppice at Longmeadow – Monty reveals the reasons behind this bold step and outlines his new vision for this area

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Expert’s choice Variegated hollies • When it comes to sex, holly names are confusing, but get it right and you’ll get berries galore, says Graham Rice

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2 for 1 Gardens Winter wanders • There’s plenty to see in many of our 2 for 1 Gardens this month – here are just a few highlights to tempt you outside for an inspiring walk amid winter’s crisp beauty

Christmas at Longmeadow • With the festive season upon us, Monty shares his plans for Christmas at Longmeadow – read on for sprouts, mistletoe, Christmas trees and more…

Starting over • In the final part of his series, Nick Bailey shows you how plants can bring a new garden design together

Get set for CHANGE

Alan’s gardening year • As he embarks on a fresh adventure in a new house and garden, what does the new year of gardening have in store for Alan?

Alan’s top winter jobs • Wherever you garden, there’s lots to keep you busy between November and March – some things for now, some for later. Here’s my checklist of key jobs

Root of the matter! • Why winter is the best time to design your garden, including assessing and adding structure during peak planting time and finding the beauty in decay

WHAT TO DO NOW • 50 things to do this month from the Gardeners’ World team

AROUND THE GARDEN

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Gardens of the Year 2025 • It’s time to reveal our Judges’ Choice winner from the 2025 Garden of the Year competition, plus give GW readers the chance to vote for their Peoples’ Choice favourite, to be announced in our March issue

Thoughts from the experts • Our judges adored Simon Richards’ beautiful and resilient garden, and unanimously agreed that it should be our 2025 Judges’ Choice. Here, they reveal what they love most about the winning garden

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