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.

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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

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