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.

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Welcome

We love September • Oh September, I love thee, let me count the ways… the last trickle of summer and the first twinkling of autumn. The fruit fattening upon the trees, the flourishing of dahlias and the promise of chrysanthemums yet to come. I love thee for the harvest: the last tomatoes, the first pumpkins and the flavour bombs masquerading as autumn raspberries. I love thee for the looking forward – spring bulbs to order, winter vegetables to grow and compost heaps to turn. (With apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who likely never imagined that her golden words would ever be associated with parsnips.)

Expert’s choice • Alstroemeria Colourful and long-lasting, they’re great as cut flowers and in pots and borders, says Graham Rice

10 FREE*strawberry plants for every reader • Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ is a popular variety, producing bumper crops of juicy orange-red fruits with an excellent favour and texture. Reliable and tolerant of most situations, it has an RHS AGM and is well suited to growing in containers.

The Full Monty • We’re culturally primed to seek out sunshine and colour, but a changing climate may make lush, shaded green the ultimate luxury, says Monty

Have your say • The view from your side of the fence

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Over the fence • Are garden ornaments tacky?

Digging deeper • Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

2 for 1 Gardens Kings of the castles • Discover some of the most magnificent and fascinating castles to visit over the coming months with your 2 for 1 Gardens entry card

Container of the month • Grow gorgeous grasses with late-summer daisies to add height to your containers

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A growing love of dahlias • Monty shares why he can’t imagine Longmeadow without dahlias and reveals how to get the best out of these long-flowering plants

Tabletop treats • Take a new approach to container gardening with Sue Kent’s tabletop guide – the perfect way to create an easy-to-manage display that’s full of impact

Topiary for all • Clipped, characterful topiary doesn’t have to be formal, costly or twee – in fact, it’s a fun and easy way to transform almost any style of garden, says Adam

Our bulb picks • Wondering which bulbs to plant this autumn? Let the GW Magazine team help you decide – here are our top choices to fill your garden with colour right through into summer

Get set for springtime • Bulbs are amazing little packages containing almost everything they need for a fabulous spring display – all you need to do is get planting, says Alan Titchmarsh

How to plant bulbs in a pot

How to plant bulbs in the ground

Aftercare tips

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ON TEST Garden kneelers • Kay Maguire shares expert reviews and handy tips to help you buy with confidence

How to choose a kneeler or knee pads • Suitable knee protection will help you garden for longer, in comfort, without strain on your joints. Before buying a kneeler or knee pads, think about the following points

Winter greenhouse bounty Sowing hardy...