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 October

Expert's choice Persicaria • From summer to autumn, these low-lying plants provide the prettiest ground cover, says Graham Rice

The Full monty • Amid the difficulty of Covid, there is some good to have come from it all, says Monty – not least a nation of gardeners who’ve become budding film makers

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

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

My gardening world Yotam Ottolenghi • Chef, restaurateur and food writer, Yotam Ottolenghi is the author of seven bestselling recipe books and co-owner of six delis and restaurants. Born in Jerusalem, he now lives in London with his husband and two young sons. He is credited with ‘the Ottolenghi effect’, popularising a host of unusual and exotic ingredients.

News in brief

A garden for all seasons • Carol Klein shares her favourite plants to give your garden interest all year round, whatever its size

Carol’s 10 long-season stars

Sweet success • Enjoy colourful and fragrant early blooms next year by sowing sweet peas now – just follow Monty’s simple growing guide

Monty’s guide to sowing • I like to use a slightly richer compost than for most seeds, so I mix in extra leafmould, but any peat-free potting compost will be fine. I also add perlite to improve drainage.

Colours of the season • Give your garden a seasonal spruce up with these easy container recipes. Nick Bailey reveals some colourful ways to transform your patio this autumn

A-Z of house plants • Bring vibrant colour into your home, with our monthly guide to styling and caring for house plants

How to use clay pebbles

Your dream garden PART 3 Planting techniques • The key to a healthy garden is good planting. Follow Adam Frost’s expert advice to ensure you never kill a plant again

Tulips in pots • For dazzling displays next spring, you need to act now. Bob Purnell creates five spectacular tulip combinations

YOUR PRUNING MONTH • As winter approaches, it’s time to cut back dying plants to prevent pests and diseases, says Mark Lane

Fresh from the plot • Autumn inspires a new to-do list for the allotment and Rekha makes the most of late crops with a raspberry cheesecake

A twist on raspberry cheesecake

Greenhouse growing • Harvest delicious veg right through winter, with Sally Nex’s expert advice on getting the most from your greenhouse

Celebrating apples • Every garden should have at least one apple tree. To help you find the right variety for your plot, Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor, shares his top 10

Apple pollination explained

Tom’s top 10 apples for flavour

Orchards to visit • As more gardens in our 2 for 1 Garden Entry Scheme reopen, we bring you the secrets of a great apple harvest from the head gardeners of those famous for their orchards

Growing guide

Your wildlife month

Birds of a feather • Birds are a constant presence at Longmeadow. In this extract from his new book, Monty describes how much they mean to him and his garden

Feathered companions...