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Why not sow some superfoods?

WARMING TO FUTURE CHALLENGES! • Plantings at Kew Gardens are being tweaked to reflect climate change and inspire gardeners, reports Ian Hodgson

Tomatoes to tickle the tastebuds! • Editor at large Ian Hodgson's pick of the best new tasty toms and a tried and tested favourite

MAKING READY FOR THE FUTURE • Historic greenhouse is stripped bare as a structural restoration starts, reports Ian Hodgson

Nettles are nature’s marvels

You garden GEMS! • Top gardening from our readers

A garden for all seasons • Step back in time at this incredible Tudor garden that’s still planted to a centuries-old design

SQUEEZE ALPINES ONTO YOUR PLOT • If you lack growing space try these easy potted plants to create miniature landscapes

GROW MAD BUT MARVELLOUS MEAT EATERS! • Why not cultivate a fascinating and unusual carnivorous plant?

SUPERFOODS TO SOW NOW • Get seeds started direct where they’re to grow for delicious crops bursting with goodness

Embracing your DARK SIDE • Shade doesn’t have to be a problem – the heart-shaped leaves of epimediums love it!

Over the FENCE

CREATE A FRONT LAWN MEADOW • Turn a barren patch into a spot where nature can thrive

MAKE HOMEMADE FERTILISER • Transform nettles and comfrey into a nutritional pick-me-up for plants!

DIVIDE AGAPANTHUS • Their strong root system means plants soon recover from the process and regrow

PLANT EARLY TOMATOES • Try the ‘halo’ technique for stronger crops that produce plenty of fruit

Going to the wire with strawberries! • I’m using extra cloches to stop sneaky squirrels and birds stealing all of my tasty fruits

Vegetable and rice bake

In pursuit of the yellow fuchsia • It’s the one colour that has eluded hybridists for many years!

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK

Pick of the POST

World exclusive summer-flowering camellia!

Eye-catching purple silk tree

People, Plants & Places • Horticultural things that have caught our eye this week...

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