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Time To Trim Your Fuchsias

Ruth starts to prune her fuchsias ready for summer…

Prepare for action!

Plan crops, warm soil and stock up on essentials now

Wonders of winter aconites

Val enjoys the bee-friendly charms of these winter bloomers

River of no return

We must cherish sites of special interest, as any careless mistakes will be so damaging for our wildlife, says Val

Small but perfectly formed

Sow now for a tasty summer crop of baby toms, says Ruth

Summer bulbs delight

Plant a variety now for months of colour, says Ruth

In-between days indoors

Care for houseplants before spring regrowth, says Ruth Hayes

Late Chelsea implications

Some will benefit, but others will be missing, says Peter

Making more of moss

Making more of moss

The damp garden

A naturally wet garden near Salisbury has met its match in Barry and Jackie Candler, who have found ways to celebrate this moist environment, says Sue Bradley

To sow or not to sow

Having lots of growing options can be bewildering. If you can’t decide between seeds, plugs or plants, Bob can help

Resuscitating ramblers

A scuffle with a JCB leaves a rambler in tatters, but luckily Toby can save the day by making some hardwood cuttings

Get ready to get growing

Make time now to start growing your own, says Ruth Hayes

It's time to sow – and sow

Get sowing to prolong the flowering season, says Ruth

Chops away…

Getting rid of a friend’s tree can be emotionally draining and physically arduous, as Toby is about to discover

Hardy Gladioli

They’re tough, low maintenance and beautiful. Forget what you’ve heard about the classic tender gladioli, try the lesser-known hardy kind says Graham Rice

Enchanting and challenging Orchids

They have an aura of mystery and invoke obsession in collectors, and some behave like divas, but choose the right one and you can’t go far wrong, says Camilla Phelps

Keep frost from flowers

The health of flowers on fruiting plants is key to cropping success. Be sure to protect fruit buds from frost, says Bob

Add spring cheer with Primulas

In borders or pots, primulas are a welcome reminder that winter will soon be over. Louise Curley reveals how to make the most of this varied and colourful species

Climbers for Small gardens

Short of space, but want a great display? The only way is up, says Anne Swithinbank

A container of thank yous

A pot is for a season and not just for mums, says Ruth

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

Last year we officially launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would feature in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Here we meet one of our winners

KIT OUT YOUR GREENHOUSE

When it comes to kitting out your greenhouse, the world is your gardening oyster but here’s a small selection of items to whet your appetite

Milady is a true beauty

Sow these asters now for a carpet of colour, says Ruth

Keeping cuttings healthy

Ruth pots them on and makes sure there are no problems

Multiple choice

For a quick way to get more from plants and save a packet, pick plants you can easily split into multiples, says Bob

Secret lives of bees

Val finds out some interesting facts from a new bee book

My favourite rare clematis

A handful of clematis varieties are immensely popular, yet there are many others that are equally beautiful though rarely seen. Christopher Lloyd picks out some of the best

Create a Mini Jungle

Have your borders hit the doldrums? Ever thought of creating a tropical theme in one of them? Anne Swithinbank has some great varieties for you to try

Appetite for destruction

Hungry herring gulls threaten Toby’s fish. Luckily, he has acquired a feathery plant that promises to save the day…