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.

Welcome to April

BBC Gardeners' World

We love April • In idle moments, I have sometimes thought about skydiving. I like the idea of plummeting earthwards, feeling the comforting jolt of a deploying canopy and the serenity of drifting over rolling countryside. I have not (yet) got round to it and, sadly, my time may be running out. Why am I talking about skydiving? Because of the moment when you are standing in the open door of an aeroplane, your heart in your mouth and with a feeling of trepidation. That moment is just like April – ahead of you is all the anticipation and excitement of summer. All you need to do is jump…

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The Full Monty • Creating gardens in the very different conditions of Wales, Greece and Herefordshire, has taught Monty the art of adapting to your garden’s needs

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Expert’s choice Aquilegia • For unusual blooms in all colours, shapes and sizes, you can’t go far wrong with these easy-to-grow characters, says Graham Rice

2 for 1 Gardens • April f lowers Ruth Stout said, “I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden”. So let’s celebrate the 2 for 1 Gardens bursting into life now

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SUMMER splendour • Bulbs aren’t just for springtime – they can also be at the heart of wonderful displays from June onwards. Unlock their potential with Monty’s pick of warm-season wonders

Blooming showcases • Creating beautiful indoor floral displays is about giving your flowers the support they need to look their very best. Shilpa Reddy shows how with four easy makes

NO-FEAR GARDENING PART 2: TAKING CONTROL • Everything’s growing fast now, weeds included. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to get on top of it all before summer, says Frances Tophill

TRAINING AND TRIMMING CLIMBERS

Master your mix Nick’s guide to combining plants • Successional planting helps your garden look great all season. In this latest instalment of his series, Nick Bailey shows how to get it right

Have a great day!

Climate change Who can you trust? • In a world where misinformation is proliferating, what does the changing climate mean for people, plants and gardens? Darryl Moore investigates

Gardening for the future • We can all make a big difference, one garden at a time

The People’s Choice: New dahlias • Visitors to RHS Garden Wisley’s dahlia trial have voted for their favourites, so let Tom Brown inspire your planting picks with a gallery of future classics

Everything for your spring garden

Make a Metre Matter

Space-savvy crops • Nic Wilson shares some space-saving crop ideas to grow in just one square metre. Think about the harvest from your mini veg plot – and what you would like to eat in the coming months

Root of the matter! • ‘What’s it like growing a gardening presence on social media?’

WHAT TO DO NOW • 50 things to do this month from the Gardeners’ World team

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