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 Japanese maples • Offering brilliant autumn colour, these compact trees are ideal for even the smallest gardens, says Graham Rice

101 FREE* allium bulbs for every reader • From late spring, this Allium Bulb Bumper Pack will provide swathes of colour from a selection of reliable bulbs. Easy to grow and adaptable, these varieties are suitable for pots, borders, rockeries and naturalising in grass, and many can be used as cut flowers.

The Full Monty • As the climate changes, gardeners must learn to adapt to the shifting planting calendar – maybe it’s time to do things differently, says Monty

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

Verge of greatness

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

News in brief

2 for 1 entry Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds • Using the 2 for 1 Entry Card this month we’re visiting elegant and richly planted gardens that come into their own in autumn

Subscribe and get Adam’s new book • Subscribe to BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine for only £26 every 6 issues – saving 29%. PLUS receive a hardback copy of Adam Frost’s new book How I Garden, worth £22*

Spring into autumn • Autumn is the perfect planting time, as well as a season to nourish the garden. Discover what to do this month as Monty shares his 10 key tasks for October

PLANTS WITH PURPOSE • In the last of her series, Carol Klein prepares to herald spring with tips on getting the best from bulbs that can be planted now

Where do I start? Winter preparation

My story: learning to garden • Discover how Adam Frost became a gardener in this extract from his new book How I Garden

Amaryllis on trial • Tom Brown, head gardener at West Dean, has put 60 varieties to the test and selects the best performers for you to plant now

SHADE-LOVING PERENNIALS

Pump up the style • As cosy autumn evenings close in, join Shilpa Reddy to make these family-friendly pumpkin projects

Turn green waste into black gold • Creating your own compost using organic waste not only benefits your borders and veg beds, but it’s good for the environment, too. Ken Thompson explains why and shares tips on how it’s done

How to compost your organic waste • Producing homemade garden compost is a simple activity that anyone can start doing at any time, but the following pointers will make the task easier for you and far more productive

DOING YOUR BIT NOW

Your wildlife month

Pollinator container

Fresh from the plot • As autumn arrives, it’s time to put the allotment to bed after a truly rewarding year. But summer has one last treat to yield, as Rekha prepares her deliciously spicy apple slaw

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Bounty on a budget GATHERING THE HARVEST • Rounding off her series, eco-gardener Sally Nex looks at which crops you can still sow now, offers handy harvesting tips and shows you how to build an upcycled cold frame

Make it yourself: cold frame • Use recycled materials to build a useful cold frame to protect vulnerable seedlings and young plants. If you’re handy with a saw and hammer, just follow my simple...