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 November • We have one big thing to celebrate in November: the return of the robust meal. No more rainy barbecues or delicate salads, for this month is a time to embrace the hearty. A jacket potato doesn’t seem suitable for June, a steaming stew (with a dumpling) would be wrong for July, a huge cottage pie (with or without ketchup) would not get too many takers in August. But now we can indulge in casseroles and soups, crumbles and pies without any judgement: we need the calories to keep out the cold and because we have compost heaps to turn.

Expert’s choice Miscanthus • Add drama and movement to your garden with these bold ornamental grasses, says Graham Rice

15 FREE Narcissus ‘Tête-à-Tête’ with every order

The Full Monty • If you’re not already collecting fallen leaves to make the garden gold that is leafmould, then you’re missing out, says Monty

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

Gardening for all generations

Over the fence • Should we topiarise our plants, or is it a cliché?

‘Devastating’ bird flu epidemic enters third year • Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

East Lambrook seeks new owner

Hornet invasion

Tradescantia collection

New show for city gardeners

Grants up for grabs

2 for 1 Gardens Glass acts • As winter gathers pace why not use your 2 for 1 Gardens entry card to help take off the chill with a visit to a wonderfully warming glasshouse

Container of the month • Warm up your garden with this easy pot display, rich in autumnal hues

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Supercharge your soil • Whether you have heavy clay or drought-prone sand, a good annual mulch can do wonders for your soil, says Adam Frost – and many of the raw materials you’ll need are right before your eyes

How to make leafmould

Composting made easy

A garden in pots • Follow Lucy Bellamy’s guide as she shows how to create a colourful garden for late winter and spring

Autumn border boost • Get your garden ready for another new year with Alan’s action plan for autumn

What to plant now • Autumn is the perfect time for planting, both bare-root and container-grown specimens, in all but the heaviest soils. Even then, if you add lots of organic matter and sharp grit, your plants will enjoy a head start before next spring.

How to plant a hydrangea

FREE POSTAGE ON WINTER AND SPRING BULBS

Gardens of the Year 2023

“When you sit down, you feel enveloped by the greenery and almost forget you’re in the city”

Thoughts from the experts • Our judges loved Clive Johnson-Cooper’s lush, sophisticated garden and unanimously agreed that it should be the 2023 Judges’ Choice. Here they reveal what they most love about the winning garden

This year’s prizes • All eight finalists were awarded a professional photoshoot of their garden and will be featured in BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine in 2023-24.

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Cast your vote • Now it’s time to have your say – go to GardenersWorld.com/garden-competition...