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Wistful thoughts of summer…

THE RIGHT MOVE! • Plants are being returned to Edinburgh’s historic glasshouses after a four-year restoration, reports Ian Hodgson

NEW FOR THE GARDEN

SUCCESS FOR SONGBIRDS • Warm and sunny weather has helped various species to recover numbers after 2024, reports Ian Hodgson

A timeless treasure • This historic Cumbrian garden blends formal design with playful planting

CLIMATE-SMART GARDENING • From drought to deluge, future-proof your plot with resilient plants, smarter watering and flexible gardening

How to banish garden blights • Turn unsightly views and clutter into distant memories with clever planting, camouflaging and creative screens

Dreaming of DAHLIAS • Start your summer show by ordering your tubers now to get the very best varieties

Taking delight in WINTER GEMS • Hellebores are treasured, long-lasting blooms that can brighten gardens for generations

Over the FENCE

PRUNE SHRUB ROSES • Get trimming now for healthier bushes and stunning summer blooms

START DAHLIA TUBERS • Divide, pot up, and get them into the greenhouse now for vibrant summer flowers

REJUVENATE BLACKCURRANTS • A winter prune gives bigger, better crops

PLANT AN APRICOT • Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot for sweet, home-picked summer fruit

My winter veg survivors • Swiss chard and stem broccoli have outlasted expectations this year

Tasty cheese and onion flan

Do you have too many plants? • A reflection on learning that sometimes, less is more

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

Pick of the POST

Enjoy vivid colours with Salvia ‘Peach Melba’

Bring a splash of colour with this dahlia mix!

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