Alan's 'How to' for August

Designing with bulbs

For colour and impact, there is nothing as effective as spring bulbs. Just as the garden is at its lowest ebb, they break the winter gloom and bring spring into our lives.

Alan shows how to get Garden herbs all winter

There’s nothing like fresh herbs for flavour…and there’s nothing like the flavour of home-grown herbs. Unfortunately, like other plants, herbs stop growing at the end of the summer and some die down for a winter rest.
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Alan shows how to store runner beans

Everybody likes to get something free, and at this time of the year your garden is probably the biggest untapped source of free plants you’ll find.
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Alan's shows how to sow winter lettuce

Winter salads are a great way to keep your garden productive through the winter months.
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Alan shows how to sow winter salad on a windowsill

Winter lettuce August sowings of winter lettuce using a mildew-resistant variety, such as ‘Arctic King’, will produce usable crops from October until December.
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Alan explains how to plant daffodils

This month, take a break from your own garden and arrange a weekend visit or two to other people’s plots.
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Alan shows how to create a garden mosaic

While a backyard can be a self-indulgent private haven, your front garden design has to be both functional and provide a warm welcome throughout the year.
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