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Bag bargains for autumn!

TRUST IN PEAT-FREE • Conservation body declares peat products no longer part of plant sales chain, reports Ian Hodgson

NEW FOR THE GARDEN

Curated with colour • Breathtaking plant combos delight at Theobald’s Farmhouse, with 14 gardens created by designer Alison Green

BERRY BRILLIANT! • Make your autumn and winter garden shine with shrubs that offer a feast for both the eyes and hungry birds

Garden smart, spend less • Growing a beautiful, bountiful plot isn’t about spending more – it’s about spending smart

Fanfare of TRUMPETS • Species tulips slot effortlessly into naturalistic, drought-tolerant gardens

Jewel-bright BLOOMS • At a time when most gardens are winding down, nerines light up the scene with their striking flowers and shimmering petals

Over the FENCE

SOW SWEET PEAS • With a little protection from the elements, sown now these hardy annuals will develop robust roots and deliver armfuls of flowers earlier next year

GET FLOWERS FOR AUTUMN • The season’s earthy palette can get a lively boost from late-blooming favourites

SHRUBS FOR AUTUMN STARS • Don’t let your garden fade with summer – let it glow with the help of standout shrubs

PRUNE CURRANTS • Yearly trimming keeps bushes healthy, manageable and productive

Seasonal transition • As the summer season draws to a close, it’s time to make space for winter crops and protect tender plants from the chill

Roasted aubergine with cheese sauce

Challenges and triumphs at the National Dahlia Show • The National Dahlia Show was at RHS Garden Wisley earlier this month, with growers coming from all over!

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

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Fill your winter garden with colour and scent!

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