Monty Don is stepping down from Gardeners’ World after an extraordinary 23 years at the helm – and naturally, attention has already turned to who could follow in his footsteps. After joining the BBC programme in 2003, Monty became the longest-serving lead... See more
An enduring highlight of the September garden, hydrangeas' large flowerheads often take on rich autumnal shades as the seasons change. But while it can be tempting to tidy them up, this is a time when a little restraint can go a long way. Now is the time ... See more
Asters are one of the garden's most valuable late-season performers, bringing clouds of colourful, daisy-like flowers to borders just as many summer plants are beginning to fade. But once their flowering display comes to an end, it's easy to assume the be... See more
Our gardens may be slowly winding down for autumn, but September is a great month to overseed your lawn to fill in bare patches before it's too late. "September is the best time because the soil is still warm from summer and there is decent rainfall," say... See more
When life gives you apples, what better way to make the most of them than by turning them into cider? That is exactly what happened when Lucy and Philip Lundberg swapped a busy working life for the slower pace of a farmhouse in Southrope. What began as a ... See more
