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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We love January For sparkling winter gems • This is the beginning. We wake up (some of us possibly feeling a little delicate after the excitement of New Year’s Eve) to a new morning and a brand-new year. It sparkles with opportunity and promise: What will we grow? Will it be an early spring? Will the summer be blessed with sunshine? Will there be long, languorous lunches on our lush lawns? Right now, these things all seem a long way away but, gardeners are full of optimism and hope – enjoy the little gems that the last of winter brings and be confident that we are on the way up.

Expet’s choice Bamboo • Architectural, elegant and useful, there is nothing to fear from planting bamboo, says Graham Rice

Have your say The view from your side of the fence

Wrie to us at

Should we fake it or stay real?

The Full monty • The idea that rewilding offers a dramatic return to nature is unrealistic, argues Monty. A far better way is for gardeners to play an active role

Clippings • Our roundup of the month’s latest gardening news and views

Healthy eating starts here! • Feel fitter and healthier this year with the help of homegrown veg, herbs and fruit – packed with nutrients as well as flavour. And join our campaign to Grow Yourself Healthy!

Join the Grow Yourself Healthy gardening team!

Growing for a good life • There’s no better way to ensure you have the healthiest diet than eating produce that you’ve grown in your own garden. Monty explains all you need to get started.

MONTY’S CROP-ROTATION PLAN

RAISING YOUR GAME

GROWING IN CONTAINERS

Why homegrown is healthier... • Want to kick-start the new year with a health boost? Growing your own food holds the answer as Sue Quinn reveals

10 homegrown health boosters

Grow your own vitamin C • Grow crops bursting with goodness, as Alex Mitchell shows you how to make the most of your homegrown harvest

Your crop healthy planner year • Get ahead with this year’s crops, with our handy guide to sowing, planting and harvesting

Carol’s success with seeds Part one: flowers • Sowing seed is easy and now is the time to get started. Just follow Carol Klein’s expert advice and tips for success

8 favourites to sow now

Carol’s tips on pots, trays and compost

Instant winter warmers • Introduce winter cheer with these striking pots created by Bob Purnell .

Step by step

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Garden birds at risk • Our gardens have never been more important for supporting birds. The RSPB’s Adrian Thomas reveals those most at risk now, plus how your actions can be the difference between life and death

RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH 2020

Why are UK gardens so important?

Adam’s garden bird action plan • With winter tightening its grip and garden birds struggling for survival nationwide, follow Adam’s advice to lend them a hand

How to carve a bird bath

Roses in small spaces • Love roses but short on space? Alan reveals there’s a rose for every garden, however small, and shares his...