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In idle moments, I have sometimes thought about skydiving. I like the idea of plummeting earthwards, feeling the comforting jolt of a deploying canopy and the serenity of drifting over rolling countryside. I have not (yet) got round to it and, sadly, my time may be running out. Why am I talking about skydiving? Because of the moment when you are standing in the open door of an aeroplane, your heart in your mouth and with a feeling of trepidation. That moment is just like April – ahead of you is all the anticipation and excitement of summer. All you need to do is jump...

The Full Monty

Creating gardens in the very different conditions of Wales, Greece and Herefordshire, has taught Monty the art of adapting to your garden’s needs

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Bulbs aren’t just for springtime – they can also be at the heart of wonderful displays from June onwards. Unlock their potential with Monty’s pick of warm-season wonders

Blooming showcases

Creating beautiful indoor floral displays is about giving your flowers the support they need to look their very best. Shilpa Reddy shows how with four easy makes

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The People’s Choice: New dahlias

Visitors to RHS Garden Wisley’s dahlia trial have voted for their favourites, so let Tom Brown inspire your planting picks with a gallery of future classics

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Climate change Who can you trust?

In a world where misinformation is proliferating, what does the changing climate mean for people, plants and gardens? Darryl Moore investigates

Root of the matter

‘What’s it like growing a gardening presence on social media?’

Garden globetrotting: Morocco

From the desert landscape of Essaouira to the palmeraies and High Atlas Mountains in and around Marrakesh, Morocco is proof that where there’s water, there’s a way. Sonya Patel Ellis took the tour.

Inspired by Morocco

Manage Marrakesh’s hustle and bustle by taking refuge in some of its beautiful gardens. For the ultimate get-away-from-it-all break, the flora, fauna, trekking trails and Amazigh (Berber) culture of the High Atlas Mountains are just an hour’s drive away.

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Weight, balance and materials are vital aspects when

From bare to brilliant

Starting with a completely empty, heavily overlooked new build plot, Gardens of the Year finalist Angie Barker set about turning her space into an intimate, plant-filled sanctuary

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April Growing guide

Get greenhouse crops underway and look ahead to long-term harvests by growing perennials

EXPLORE MOROCCO

After reading our travel feature about Morocco on page 114, you may want to explore this fascinating destination for yourself, so check out the tours below

Hardy gerbera collection

Gerbera Garvinea Sweet Series Enjoy the collection’s eye-popping

Growing THE GOOD LIFE

Seed sowing is in full swing for Sara Ward this month, but one early harvest is especially delicious

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Herbal delights

Give your patio a boost with herbs that will transform your cooking and look good, too. Tom Brown has four ideas to get you started

Gardeners’ Question Time

Our experts tackle your queries, which include growing dwarf apple trees, looking after grapevines, and dog-friendly plant choices

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