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A fond adieu…
Editor's Letter
Lawn care as the days shorten • Autumn’s conditions are ideal for tending grass, says Ruth
Four autumnal lawn jobs • Making sure your lawn is at its best before winter
How to lay fresh turf in autumn
Easy ways to go organic • Gardening charity encourages AG readers to go natural
Peat-free conclusion • Ruth reveals the results of her peat-free summer
Planting forced bulbs • Pot up now for delicious early colour and scent, says Ruth
A glamorous pop of colour • These bright beauties are easy to grow, says Ruth
Keep fruit fresh • After all the hard work cultivating your own fruit, you need to make sure harvests keep as long as possible, says Bob
Late bloomers • Val explains how late-summer flowers can save the day
Focus on… Mushrooms • From shiitake cap to lion’s mane, there’s a massive choice for gardeners looking to grow mushrooms. Lucy explains how to cultivate fungi that are safe and delicious
AG’s founder: hero of the suburban garden • Shirley Hibberd was the first to champion town gardening and launched AG to carry his message to the masses, writes Garry Coward-Williams
Win the war on weeds with Glorious ground cover • From roses to hostas, daisies to evergreens – if you want to smother weeds and cover that bare earth beautifully, the choice is vast and varied, says Graham Clarke
Grow something new • Why not try bulbs you haven’t tried before? There are lots of new introductions available for the experimental gardener to plant, says Camilla Phelps
Climbing and rambling roses • Graham Rice chooses the top rose varieties for glowing colour on fences and walls, and scrambling through mature shrubs and trees
Ask JOHN NEGUS • John will reply personally to all your gardening questions
Borders with a difference • Christopher Lloyd explains how to fill your borders with plants that work hard
A gardener’s MISCELLANY • Gardening’s king of trivia and brain-teasers, Graham Clarke
AG’s Garden Wall
Word search
Crossword • …just for fun!
When to make the cut • Should you cut back your perennials in autumn, or is it best to leave them standing tall and proud until spring? Tamsin Westhorpe looks at the pros and cons of both options
Mini chainsaws • Steve and Val put six cordless chainsaws/pruners to the test
Ask ANNE SWITHINBANK • Masterclass on: understanding raspberries
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Save for future gardens • Once all your ornamental displays and tasty harvests are complete, save seed for future treats, says Toby