Garden News

Garden News is the magazine for every gardener, bringing you everything you need to know about YOUR garden, each week. Each issue is packed full of: - Practical, down-to-earth gardening tips - Grow-your-own advice - Expert guides to your favourite plants - Ideas and inspirational features... As well as all the latest news, new plants and products plus great money-saving offers and free gifts. Download Garden News to start making your garden great!

Worry not – you can still sow seed!

SAFE HAVENS! • Gardens are proving to be important refuges aiding butterfly survival, reports Ian Hodgson

HOW TO ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR GARDEN

Grants to boost England’s tree seed production

King awards new RHS Medal of Honour

NEW FOR THE GARDEN

FORMAL RETREAT IS LAID BARE • A secret garden designed to shut out the world has been opened to the public, reports Ian Hodgson

Could you be B&Q’s Gardener of the Year?

Take time to enjoy your summer garden

Your garden GEMS! • Top gardening tips from our readers

Where classic meets cottage! • Two experienced gardeners have created a romantic country garden that’s more than equal to its stunning situation on the South Downs

MASTER THE ART OF 30-MINUTE GARDENING! • In his new book, The 30-Minute Gardener, Greg Loades reveals how just a short amount of dedicated time spent in the garden every day can reap so many all-round rewards

It’s not too late to sow! • Don’t despair – there are still lots of flowers and edibles to start growing now

Create the ULTIMATE BALCONY GARDEN • Emma Tipping, a designer at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, shares her expert tips on crafting a small-space sanctuary

In praise of PEONIES! • Celebrated the world over, these plants pack a real flower power punch

Over the FENCE

CREATE AN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA • With the weather warming up, you’ll want to make a little haven to sit out in and enjoy your garden

TAKE DIANTHUS CUTTINGS • Be sure of good displays in the future by getting replacement plants started now

GROWING HERBS IN CONTAINERS • Many are very adaptable and will thrive when potted up in a sunny spot

CONTROL GROWTH ON GRAPES • Your crops will benefit from some summer care to keep them healthy and growing well

Planning for a colourful plate! • I’m planting a trio of beans to brighten up mealtimes with green, purple and yellow crops

Chocolate and strawberry tray bake

Pick of the June blooms • If you’re looking for a perennial that attracts pollinators, flowers for weeks and is fuss free, look no further than Valeriana pyrenaica

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

Pick of the POST

Pansy ‘Cool Wave’ Collection

Spectacular flowering fuchsia trees

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