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• Blooming Times: Dahlia Mania

  Inexpensive, hardworking plants with blooms in a vast array of colours and shapes - no flower is perfect, but dahlias come pretty close, says Flo Whitaker

• How to Create 3D Walls in Your Home

  Create walls that look incredible and feel amazing too with the use of 3D wall panels. Sara Whatley looks at this feature wall phenomenon.

• Blooming Times: Spring Fever

  February is often labelled the cruellest month in the horticultural calendar. However, Flo Whitaker suggests there is still plenty of opportunity for growth

• Blooming Times: What's in a Name?

  Botanical Latin may seem daunting, but it’s designed to be helpful and informative, says Flo Whitaker

• Top 10 Garden Birds to Spot on the Isle of Wight

  Alice Johnson from the RSPB describes some of the species of birds you might see during the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this January.

• The Best Christmas Gifts for Gardeners

  Thinking about a Christmas present for a gardening friend? Or perhaps you’re anticipating a gardening gift voucher and fancy treating yourself? Flo Whitaker suggests some essential hand tools that won’t break the bank.

• Gardening: The Benefits of Hedges

  Gardeners are a flower-obsessed lot, greedily seeking out the latest, brightest blooms. That’s all very well, but ephemeral flowers need a stage to perform on. Plant a hedge - they add structure, benefit wildlife and look good all year round.

• How to Create a Happy Home Workspace

  Getting the right home office set up can be key to productivity and happiness. Sara Whatley shares her workspace ideas.

• Now's the Time to Plant Alliums for a Spectacular Display Next Year

  Easy-going and beloved by bees – now’s the perfect time to plant allium bulbs for a spectacular display next year. Flo Whitaker picks some of her favourites...

• Gardening Facts or Fictions?!

  The horticultural world abounds with bad advice and old wife’s tales, but some pronouncements are scientifically sound, says Flo Whitaker, as she asks, “True, or false?”

• Fill The Gaps in Your Garden With Stunning Shrubs

  If your garden’s looking parched and bare, why not invest in a few shrubs to fill the gaps. Flo Whitaker picks six of the best for late summer colour.

• Summer in the Garden: The Alan Titchmarsh Column

  This month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses an array of wildlife we may not expect to see in our gardens over the summer months.

• Grow Your Own Strawberries

  Nothing evokes summer more than the scent and taste of strawberries. Their botanical name is ‘Fragaria’ – how utterly perfect, writes Flo Whitaker.

• How to Make a Garden Sofa Out of Pallets

  The trend for upcycling raw materials into garden furniture is coming to a back garden near you.

• How to Create a Festive Garden

  Having a creative Christmas at home is about more than just a tree and a few bits of tinsel.

• The Alan Titchmarsh Column: The Next Generation of Green-Fingered Gardeners

  This month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses the next generation of green-fingered gardeners.

• The Changing Seasons By Alan Titchmarsh

  This month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses the changing seasons, and why he ventures out into his garden in any weather.

• How to Grow Incredible Edibles

  Some plants have got the lot – they look good and do you good. Flo Whitaker recommends planting some handsome vegetables in your flower borders.

• Alan Titchmarsh Talks Of Common Mistakes Gardeners Make

  He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about the most common mistakes we make in our gardens.

• Why Many Plants Prefer Life In The Shade

  Got a shady garden? Assume you can’t grow anything interesting? Not so, says Flo Whitaker. Many plants prefer life in the shade.