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Garden News is Britain's most trusted voice in gardening with practical and informative advice features from experts, including Carol Klein. Plus, the step-by-step guides and how to tips and tricks are easy to follow and will ensure your garden is at it's best - whatever the weather!

Embrace the seasonal change

PEAT-FREE SLOWS DOWN • Latest DEFRA figures show decline in peat use is flattening out

NEW FOR THE GARDEN

GARDEN helpers! • Your companions that make gardening special

A tale of the unexpected • Hidden away, one keen gardener has created a lush oasis of rare and unusual plants

Perfecting the PASTEL GARDEN • As the season turns, there’s no need to stick to fiery hues – choose cool, calm colours instead

The 10 best seedheads • When their beautiful blooms are over, these plants keep on giving all the way through winter

Sound the fanfare for TRUMPET VINES! • Despite being exotic, these striking blooms are so easy to grow

Feel the heat with EVERY DAHLIA • Our old favourite Mexican stalwarts have a new generation of avid followers

Over the FENCE

COLLECT SEEDS FROM PLANTS • It’s a simple and effective way to grow more of your favourite flowers for free next year

MAKE A TERRARIUM • Prepare an indoor autumn display that’s as good as your summer borders

SILVER PLANTS ARE GARDEN GOLD! • They brighten borders, boost blooms and bring year-round glow to the plot

PICK AND PRESERVE HERBS • There are plenty of ways to store these useful garden greats over autumn and winter

I’ve got real growing gains! • With the weather we’ve had, it’s been a good year for Mediterranean crops

Gooseberry flan

Look after your fuchsias • Here’s how to help your plants through the heat of the summer

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

Pick of the POST

Viola ‘Penny’ Collection

Primula ‘Flamenco Mix’

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