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There’s no place like gnome!

GARDENS AT THE READY! • Six premier venues around the UK are vying for your vote, reports Ian Hodgson

Rose favourites lose AGM status

NEW FOR THE GARDEN

TAKE A BOUGH! • Lithuanian oak is crowned European Tree of the Year, reports Ian Hodgson

New planting will come up roses

Sculpting a new garden • A neglected former care home is now a vibrant sculpture garden, as Glynis and Andrew Roache have transformed Showborough House

CHERRY BLOSSOM BEAUTIES • Explore an expert selection of top varieties – prized for year-round garden impact and awarded for their excellence – that fit every space, style and season

Mastering meconopsis • Follow our advice to make these dazzling blue blooms a standout feature in your garden this year

BEETROOT that can’t be beat! • No longer just a pickled staple, beetroot is now a kitchen star – colourful, easy to grow, and packed with health benefits

The magical power OF PONDS • Adding a pond, no matter its size, transforms a garden into a wildlife haven and a place of endless fascination

Over the FENCE

CHECK FOR PESTS AND DISEASE • Spot and tackle common springtime invaders on plants before they take hold

PLANT AN ALPINE TROUGH • Tough, compact and full of character, these add year-round interest to any garden

PLANT HARDY SUCCULENTS IN CONTAINERS • These evergreen plants thrive in all weathers, need little water and offer year-round interest

GROW SWEETCORN • Savour this unmatched flavour with these simple tips

Spring prep and new plans • The season is marking a fresh start in the greenhouse

Potato crust cheese and onion pie

Now is the best time of year • Keep your cacti looking good with regular pest checks, cleaning and a balanced feeding routine

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

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Enjoy dazzling colours with Japanese acers

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