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Welcome
We love July • Oh, hello there July, here you are again. The month that is the fulcrum of summer. It sits in the centre of the seesaw – on one side are the soft months of late-spring bulbs, the full blowsiness of roses and the scents of June. On the other side are the hot, dusty days of August and the sweet, cool, calm of a glorious early autumn. This is the month when the greens darken as the leaves become more leathery, and the colours drift from pastels into the strident vividity of late-summer scarlets, pokey oranges and yolky yellows
Expert ’s choice Cosmos bipinnatus • Whatever the variety, and there’s a dizzying range, these are all very easy to grow, says Graham Rice
The Full Monty • Monty recalls his much-missed golden retriever Nigel and reflects upon what we can learn about ourselves from the devotion of a good pet
Nigel: a dog’s life • We share memories of Nigel from our archives – a true pro in front of the camera, and a gent off screen, too
Have your say • The view from your side of the fence
Clippings • Our roundup of the month’s latest gardening news and views
News in brief
Totally tomatoes • As gardens in our 2 for 1 Garden Entry scheme begin to reopen, we celebrate by revealing the secrets to tasty tomatoes from some head gardeners across the country
Going with the flow • For years, the only water feature at Longmeadow was the annual flash flooding from a nearby stream. But now, as Monty reveals, the garden’s ponds and pools are giving unexpected rewards
A piece of paradise
Monty’s pond-making tips
PART 3 Container masterclass Right pot, right spot • Nick Bailey explains how containers can enhance your garden’s trickiest parts, from narrow passages to shady corners
Full of flavour • Herbs can be grown anywhere – whether it’s in your veg patch or pots on a window ledge. Carol reveals her favourites and how she likes to enjoy them
Carol’s favourite herbs
Get growing • Simple ideas using recycled containers to start growing herbs right now
20 projects Little GARDENERS GARDENERS will love • Make this your family’s best ever summer in the garden with our bumper collection of fun projects to get your family growing and learning together
Wildlife watch • Not all kids want to start gardening, but most love discovering the wildlife in their gardens and local parks
Grow & eat • Growing edibles is one of the best ways to get kids interested in gardening and food, from simple sprouted seeds to their own veg bed
Rainy days • If bad weather forces you inside, there are still lots of ways to keep kids busy with green-fingered fun
Little green fingers • For kids who just love getting their hands stuck into gardening, these ideas will keep them busy for hours and the whole family will enjoy the results
Best books for little gardeners
Sitting comfortably • Taking on simple landscaping projects, like building a terrace, gives you a sense of achievement and saves you money – just follow Adam’s easy steps
Top tips
A-Z of houseplants • Discover how to grow and care for a new houseplant with our monthly guide
Your wildlife...