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Can there be a better month than

We love June

PHOTO: SARAH CUTTLE “It was June, and the

Expert ’s choice

Variegated hostas

The Full Monty

While the horticultural establishment is starting to adapt to changing times, more action is urgently needed by all of us,

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The view from your side of the fence

Over the fence

Is it feasible to ban pesticides in commercial growing?

Digging deeper

Majority of plants sold to be peat-free by 2027

2 for 1 Gardens

Cottage gardens

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Plant of the month Long-flowering penstemons DOUBLE

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Enjoy a summer of colour for less – buy 2 packs of the same variety and get one free

Ever-blooming patio Sunbelievable

Bring sunshine to the garden with a sunfower that produces blooms all season

Creative cottage style

Cottage gardens tap into an age-old tradition that merges crops with flowers for an atmosphere that’s both romantic and casual. Learn how to create your own as Monty shares his wisdom from Longmeadow

Making a garden: A PLACE TO ENTERTAIN

Sunny days and warm, balmy evenings are here at last, so make your garden the perfect welcoming space for meals, parties and celebrations with Alan Titchmarsh’s easy guide

Propagation made easy

Boost your house plant collection via leaf cuttings with the latest of Nick Bailey ’s plant propagation masterclasses

YOUR PRUNING MONTH

It’s now time to deadhead blooms, prune stone fruits and fan-train plums, says Frances Tophill

All shapes & sizes

In the first of a twopart series, Joe Bagley reveals the weird and wonderful world of cacti and other succulents, with his top 12 favourites and why you should have them in your home

Spend less & plant more

Plant up your garden for less cash with Nick Bailey’s expert guide

“You can create something from nothing and it’s just so magical”

Discover how one of our competition finalists turned a small urban plot full of ivy and builders’ rubble into a tropical wildlife haven

Could you be a winner?

Enter your garden into this year’s competition and you could win a fabulous holiday prize

BARNSDALE at 40

Enjoy a fresh look at this iconic garden as it celebrates its 40th birthday, and find out what makes it still so special today

An extra special day out for subscribers

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Boost your al-fresco menu with the latest range in pizza ovens,

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SAVE 15% ON SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS

The early bird catches the worm or, in this case, a 15 per cent saving on Farmer Gracy’s exciting new range of spring-flowering bulbs to plant this autumn. With spring’s displays still fresh in your mind, now’s a great time to plan and recreate planting styles and combinations that inspired you for next year. Or choose something beautiful to plug gaps in the border.

DAZZLING DAISY BLOOMS

Hardy osteospermums (also known as African daisies) thrive

PRE-PLANTED HANGING BASKETS

Enjoy instant, long-lasting colour the easy way with these vibrant pre-planted hanging baskets

GARDENERS’ WORLD TRAVEL OFFER

Discover the gardens of the Netherlands David Hurrion

Your wildlife month

June’s borders are full of buzzing bees and other

10 best crops to GROW WITH KIDS

Get children outdoors this summer as Ingrid Chiu shares how to grow ten of the easiest and tastiest crops in spaces of any size

Summer pickings from your windows

You can raise glorious crops of healthy ingredients in your home – just follow our guide from windowsill-veg grower Lerato Umah-Shaylor

Small space big flavour

Warm, long days and the first harvests make June perfect for outdoor feasts, with Rukmini Iyer’ s fresh strawberry and halloumi salad taking centre stage

Hassle-free harvests

Warm, moist soil and long hours of sunlight combine to make June one of the busiest months of the year – so follow Jack Wallington’ s time-saving tips to keep those crops coming, even when time is short

June Growing guide

Sow slow-growing winter crops, as well as peas, beans and leafy veg for summer

AROUND THE GARDEN

Keep watering plants in window boxes Check window

FLOWERS

Deadhead pelargoniums Hold the flower at the base

ADAM’S ESSENTIALS

Give borders an early tidy-up Spruce up borders

TEST YOUR SKILLS

Make more Cape primroses Leaf cuttings are easy

Plant a mixed veg container

Keep checking potted veg plants for watering throughout

GREENHOUSE

Harvest salad leaves Use scissors or a sharp

FRUIT AND VEG

Thin out rows of beetroot Work from a

Q&A

Garlic rust Tiny rust-coloured pimples soon cover your

Gardeners’ Question Time

Our experts tackle your queries, including some weird, white blobs, a tomato plant that’s going purple and the best way to beat onion thrips

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