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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
November 2022
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We love November
The pumpkins of Halloween are now just sadly decomposing memories on doorsteps across the land, and the spirit of Christmas (though looming and quite apparent in our supermarket aisles) is not yet at full volume. This is a restful month where the first cold spells will come to dislodge the last of the autumn colour, and we can tuck it neatly away to make compost and leafmould for next season. It is still warm enough for comfortable gardening, yet the weeds have stopped growing and our lawns have settled into winter. Enjoy the quiet – it won’t last long!
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Carex It divides opinion, but this versatile sedge is ready to add interest to any garden,
The Full Monty
Recent rains may have filled our water butts, but it’s not enough – it’s time to rethink how we garden given pressures on our water supply, says Monty
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The view from your side of the fence
Clippings
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My gardening world
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Ex-GW garden at risk
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It may be defined by its relationship with water, but the iconic Italian city is also home to some of Europe’s elusive gardens – escape with Monty as he takes a journey to discover its secluded treasures
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Reflecting on The Queen’s lifelong love of the natural world, Alan Titchmars h remembers his gardening encounters with our late sovereign
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PHOTOS: SARAH CUTTLE; OLIVER DIXON; NEIL HEPWORTH; JASON
“As soon as I walk down here, I just feel like I’ve gone on holiday”
Nicola House, Kent “Every meal I can, I
Thoughts from the experts
Our judges loved Nicola House’s relaxed, wildlife-friendly garden and unanimously agreed it should be the 2022 Judges’ Choice. Here, they reveal what they loved most about this winning garden
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Our 2022 competition proved to be another bumper year, as people shared their cherished gardens from across the UK. Next month we’ll reveal our Highly Commended garden, and we’ll also share pictures and stories of each finalist in full through 2023
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FRAGRANT FLOWERS THROUGH WINTER AND SPRING
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Time for new ground rules
The soil beneath our feet is home to billions of unseen life forms that just love to make plants happy. Stephanie Hafferty shows how we can all give them a helping hand by protecting our soil
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Huge indoor plants have never been more popular. House-plant expert Joe Bagley shares his advice on buying, growing and caring for these green giants
YOUR PRUNING MONTH
Frances Tophill shows you how to prune rambling roses, to keep them under control and fowering well
Wildlife
Your wildlife month
November is a dreary, damp month in the garden, with occasional bouts of sunshine to gladden the heart. A few butterflies, including red admirals, small tortoiseshells and peacocks, are still on the wing – you may spot them feeding on late-flowering plants such as Michaelmas daisies. Birds such as finches and blackbirds may have all but vanished from your garden. This is normal, as road verges and hedges are bursting with berries, while trees offer a bounty of seeds and nuts. So don’t worry if you haven’t seen many birds lately and be thankful they have food to eat in the wild. While they’re gone, clean your feeders, bird tables and baths to ensure they’re safe when things get busier in a few weeks.
Grow & Eat
Fresh from the plot
With the arrival of chilly weather, this season’s crops are all but over… with the exception of Rekha’s precious saffron harvest – perfect for her deliciously warming cardamom loaf
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