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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 March for its harmonious performance • “Marchons, marchons! Qu’un sang impur, Abreuve nos sillons!” For some reason, March makes me think of La Marseillaise (the French national anthem). I assume it’s the “Marchons!” bit, which sounds like a decisive way to greet the incoming spring. The next part is a little less relevant – about the impure blood of enemies watering our fields. That may be a step too far, although (bear with me here) it could be a timely reminder that this month we should think about nurturing the young shoots of plants. And that some mulch (with a sprinkling of blood, fish and bone) would do no harm at all.

Expert’s choice Spring anemones • Mass plantings of these pretty early bloomers spread to create the perfect ground cover, says Graham Rice

The Full • Gardeners can help to safeguard the planet for future generations, says Monty. We just need to think big; beyond our own short-term gardening goals

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Over the fence • Isn’t it time to ban pesticides and weedkillers from gardens?

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

De-railing wildlife conservation?

News in brief

My gardening world: Jekka McVicar

Lights, camera, GARDEN! • It’s not long before our regular Friday night fix is back, on 20 March. So we catch up with Monty to discover what he has in store for Longmeadow

My guide to Longmeadow • Take Monty’s tour of his private garden and discover what’s set to change in the months to come

Coming up this year • Executive producer Gary Broadhurst reveals what’s in store for the presenters, and viewers, in 2020 – so tune in from Friday 20 March to watch the stories unfold

Wild about meadows • Monty reveals how to create a patch of wildflower meadow – something that not only adds beauty to a plot, but also supports a rich habitat packed with pollinators, birds and mammals

Sowing a meadow

Spring in an instant • Bring some early season cheer with these simple container recipes created by Frances Tophill

Step by step

Alan’s spring action plan • With winter over it’s time to get your garden in shape for the year ahead. Whatever time you have to spare, Alan has the best advice to get you on track for perfect results

Are you ready to cut out peat? • Marc Rosenberg and Sally Nex report on gardening’s biggest debate

How to grow with peat-free composts

Your peat-free buying options

Have your say

Blooming bedfellows • Whether you have dry or damp conditions, in sun or shade, Carol Klein explains how to combine suitable plants for your site, with four tailored planting guides

My recipe for wellbeing • When Joe Swift designed a hospital garden for spinal-injury patients, he didn’t realise it would be his most important work to date. He reveals how we can all learn something when gardening with wellbeing in mind

Gardening for therapy • Try these five simple ways to enhance your garden and your wellbeing.

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