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BBC Gardeners' World

Feb 01 2020
Magazine

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 for tantalising glimmers of spring • Traditionally, this month is about cleansing (after the Latin word februum , which means purification). Having survived the excesses of Christmas and the perennially disappointing bun fight that is New Year, we are girding ourselves for spring. Breathing in lungfuls of ice-cold air, we are sitting in front of fires and (possibly) still sticking to our resolution to always take the stairs (instead of lifts) and go regularly to yoga classes. In the garden, it is a time of preparation: attending to the last bits of tidying up, making sure all our tools are sharp and enjoying the first bulbs of spring.

Expert’s choice Primroses • Available in all shapes and colours, the primrose is a sign that spring is on its way, says Graham Rice

The Full Monty • Does replicating nature connect us to Earth? Monty ponders what value man-made habitats hold when the real thing is at our fingertips

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

The complexities of rewilding

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Over the fence Are we fighting nature with wildlife rescue? • Should we rescue injured wildlife or let nature take its course?

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

News in brief

My gardening world: Raymond Blanc

Carol’s success with seeds Part two: vegetables • Sowing veg seeds is easy and fun, and now is the time to get started. Just follow Carol Klein’s expert advice

Carol’s top 10 veg from seed

Tomatoes in 4 easy stages

Homemade herbal remedies • Frances Tophill shows how to make these easy, natural remedies for a speedy winter health boost – great for you or as gifts for friends.

Hooray for hellebores • When all is drab in the winter garden, these beauties are all the more welcome – Jack Wallington celebrates hellebores.

Hellebore growing tips

Miniature heroes • Introduce inspirational winter cheer with these pretty pots created by Bob Purnell.

The American dream • Monty Don takes us behind the scenes of his new BBC2 TV series, discovering inspirational and awe-inspiring gardens across the US

Follow in Monty’s footsteps

Billowing borders • A bold plan to turn an overgrown wilderness into a colour-packed garden ensured David Warden’s Berwick-upon-Tweed plot made our Gardens of the Year shortlist.

Benefit of the drought • Easy to grow, with good looks and available in all shapes and sizes, succulents make excellent houseplants. Alan Titchmarsh shares how to grow these sturdy wonders

5 favourite succulents

Repotting a cactus

Garden Wildlife special • Since 2009, we have asked you to complete our annual survey to help us understand how wildlife is faring in our gardens. In 2019, nearly 3,000* of you responded. Discover the results of the survey here and find out ways you can help your wild garden visitors.

SAVE OUR HEDGEHOGS • Providing a national picture of the UK’s most-loved garden visitor, our exclusive survey* reveals why we should all do our bit to help hedgehogs

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Grow your own protein...


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Home & Garden

Languages

English

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.

Discover more from Gardeners’ World Magazine

Ways to contact us

Welcome

We love for tantalising glimmers of spring • Traditionally, this month is about cleansing (after the Latin word februum , which means purification). Having survived the excesses of Christmas and the perennially disappointing bun fight that is New Year, we are girding ourselves for spring. Breathing in lungfuls of ice-cold air, we are sitting in front of fires and (possibly) still sticking to our resolution to always take the stairs (instead of lifts) and go regularly to yoga classes. In the garden, it is a time of preparation: attending to the last bits of tidying up, making sure all our tools are sharp and enjoying the first bulbs of spring.

Expert’s choice Primroses • Available in all shapes and colours, the primrose is a sign that spring is on its way, says Graham Rice

The Full Monty • Does replicating nature connect us to Earth? Monty ponders what value man-made habitats hold when the real thing is at our fingertips

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

The complexities of rewilding

Write to us at

Over the fence Are we fighting nature with wildlife rescue? • Should we rescue injured wildlife or let nature take its course?

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

News in brief

My gardening world: Raymond Blanc

Carol’s success with seeds Part two: vegetables • Sowing veg seeds is easy and fun, and now is the time to get started. Just follow Carol Klein’s expert advice

Carol’s top 10 veg from seed

Tomatoes in 4 easy stages

Homemade herbal remedies • Frances Tophill shows how to make these easy, natural remedies for a speedy winter health boost – great for you or as gifts for friends.

Hooray for hellebores • When all is drab in the winter garden, these beauties are all the more welcome – Jack Wallington celebrates hellebores.

Hellebore growing tips

Miniature heroes • Introduce inspirational winter cheer with these pretty pots created by Bob Purnell.

The American dream • Monty Don takes us behind the scenes of his new BBC2 TV series, discovering inspirational and awe-inspiring gardens across the US

Follow in Monty’s footsteps

Billowing borders • A bold plan to turn an overgrown wilderness into a colour-packed garden ensured David Warden’s Berwick-upon-Tweed plot made our Gardens of the Year shortlist.

Benefit of the drought • Easy to grow, with good looks and available in all shapes and sizes, succulents make excellent houseplants. Alan Titchmarsh shares how to grow these sturdy wonders

5 favourite succulents

Repotting a cactus

Garden Wildlife special • Since 2009, we have asked you to complete our annual survey to help us understand how wildlife is faring in our gardens. In 2019, nearly 3,000* of you responded. Discover the results of the survey here and find out ways you can help your wild garden visitors.

SAVE OUR HEDGEHOGS • Providing a national picture of the UK’s most-loved garden visitor, our exclusive survey* reveals why we should all do our bit to help hedgehogs

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Grow your own protein...


Expand title description text