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We asked some of our contributors which plant got them hooked on gardening? It’s a fascinating insight into plants and gardens and may just take you back down memory lane.

Herbs are the true garden heroes. Herbs can be a gateway into gardening, or the bridge between houseplants and gardens. Jean Vernon explains.

Succulents are easy to grow and can be grown outdoor in the garden or in pots, or bring them indoors as house plants. Here are 5 great succulents to try.

The garden birds aren’t just pretty to look at, they are a vital weapon in the gardener’s war on pests.

Make a fresh start and get out in your garden, says millennial Jamie Butterworth as he shares some of his secrets and tips.

If you want to grow your own veg this season, Geoff Hodge shares some hard earned tips and advice.

Award-winning garden designer Geoff Stonebanks shares some new ideas for his garden for 2024.

Give your faded baskets and plants a new lease of life to create your own winter wonderland, says Geoff Hodge

Find out the best way to prune your bush, shrub and climbing roses with rose pruning advice from Michael Marriott of David Austin Roses.

Hellebores truly are the winter wonders of the garden. These beautiful plants have stunning winter flowers and are a beacon of hope in the coldest months of the year.

Over recent years there has been much research indicating that gardens and green spaces are associated with better physical, social and mental health.

Geoff Stebbings extols the virtues of the Christmas rose – Helleborus niger.

Happy Winter Solstice. Traditionally celebrated on the shortest day of the year, winter solstice falls a few days before Christmas.

Evergreens come into their own in winter. Make use of smaller ones in pots and containers to bring colour and interest to your garden.

You don’t need to wait for some frost or snow to add some white magic to your garden, Jean Vernon has plenty of ideas.

Geoff Stonebanks shares his festive tips and plants for garden containers.

Make your garden work a bit harder and generate a few natural gifts for friends and family says Jean Vernon.

Poinsettias make great festive cut flowers and will last up to two weeks. Here are 5 great ideas for using poinsettias as cut flowers.

The shops are brimming with some beautiful Christmas houseplants at the moment – but some are better than others. Here’s how to get the pick of the pots.

Plant hollies in your garden for winter interest and fantastic seasonal foliage.

Grass expert Neil Lucas suggests some fabulous grasses to turn your garden into a winter wonderland.

The garden is still rich in autumn fruit, seeds, nuts and berries and also insects, but competition is fierce. Here are 5 ways to help the birds over winter.

Geoff Hodge offers his timely advice on how to get the best from your Christmas tree.

Glimpses of Driftwood by sea in the depths of winter.

Create some real drama in your garden with a seasonal planter. Just a handful of plants will establish colour and interest for weeks on end.

In the depths of winter the gardener’s friend, the robin becomes the star of the garden.

Don’t throw your moth orchids out when they finish flowering, encourage new flowers easily with this pruning method.

We might associate the robin with the winter garden, but did you know that the little wren is one of our more common garden birds?