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We love March

There are several musical nudges that come to me at certain times of the year – for some reason the month of March makes me think of the great Rodgers and Hammerstein anthem that is now forever linked with the city of Liverpool. In my head I change the lyrics to “March on, March on. With hope in your heart. And you’ll never March alooooooone”. It all seems appropriate as we near the brighter foothills of new growth and warmer days. We march on together through the inevitable storms with the promise of the golden sky of springtime just over the horizon.

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A home for hydrangeas

We take a peek over the fence at the garden of Vas Karpetas as in South London and discover his passion for hydrangeas, including his top tips for growing them

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Rise of the roses

As we anticipate the new series of Gardeners’ World, Monty Don reveals why big changes are afoot in Longmeadow ’s Cottage Garden this year

Inside view

While Monty keeps us up to date from Longmeadow, the other GW presenters also have a packed schedule ahead. Executive Producer Gary Broadhurst gives an exclusive preview of what’s to come

Success with scent

It cannot be seen or touched, but fragrance adds so much to any garden – all it takes is the right plants, says Monty

Something in the water

Water plays a crucial role in the garden, and not only for plants. Arit Anderson explains its benefits for humans, wildlife and the wider environment

New ways with lawns

Wondering what to do with your traditional patch of turf? Adam Frost shares how he incorporated a wildflower meadow to create a relaxed and wildlife-friendly space

Harmony with nature

Spring is finally here and it’s time to welcome and enjoy wildlife in our gardens by following Frances’ simple tips

Secrets of a COLOURFUL GARDEN

Use the right plants and you can enjoy flowers, foliage and berries all year long – Nick Bailey shows you how

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A spring is in our step as BBC Gardeners’ World returns to our screens, and we start to share plans for the live Show at Birmingham’s NEC this June. At the height of the summer season, there’s no better time or place to indulge your love of gardening, see your favourite gardening experts and enjoy a day with friends and family

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Kick-start your veg year

Keen to get going on your veg growing? Alan Titchmarsh looks at what you can sow now, plus how and where, for maximum success

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Your wildlife month

March can be tough for garden wildlife. Few berries and seeds remain, while the ground may still be too cold for worms and other invertebrates to be available to eat. Yet everyone needs to be in good shape for breeding. You can help by leaving fruit and seeds at the back of borders for small birds such as wrens and robins, and keep topping up bird baths with fresh water. As the new growing season begins, see what you can improve for wildlife in your garden: do you have enough spring flowers for early pollinators? Are there sufficient seedheads from last autumn to keep providing shelter when it’s cold? Could you add native shrubs like hawthorn for moths to lay their eggs on, so birds can feed the caterpillars to their young? After all, the more we can do to help wildlife, the more wildlife there will be

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Winter is over and spring is finally here, so it’s time to leap into action – both on the plot and indoors, says Jack Wallington

March Growing guide

Take advantage of the longer days and warming soil to start sowing lots of crops

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50 things to do this month from the Gardeners’ World team

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