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Plants to help beat the weather

AUTUMN DAYS! • This month sees a spate of events to tempt gardeners of all interests, reports Ian Hodgson

NEW FOR THE BOOK SHELF

BRISTOL FASHION! • RHS unveils new show but pauses old favourite, reports Ian Hodgson

Dreaming of dahlias • Rachel Golding Barrett swapped city life for armfuls of dahlias and a life outdoors – now her garden bursts with seasonal colour

IF IN DROUGHT… • Plant drought-tolerant perennials now for a mass of flowers next year

Revamp your autumn veg plot • The month of ripening harvests is also your chance to refresh, repair, and future-proof your kitchen garden

RESCUE YOUR CONTAINERS • After a sizzling summer, revive tired displays and coax out weeks more colour!

Take autumn CUTTINGS • Why buy when you can multiply? Learn how easy it is to root cuttings from your favourite shrubs

Over the FENCE

COLLECT AND SAVE SEED • After the flowers have finished their show, it’s time for gardeners to gather the next generation

TAKE PELARGONIUM AND FUCHSIA CUTTINGS • Act now to ensure a steady supply of these plants next spring

PERENNIALS FOR AUTUMN COLOUR • Thanks to milder, sunnier conditions, borders can brim with colour well past summer’s end

PLANT AUTUMN CROPS • Ensure your plot stays full and productive well past summer’s end!

Timing is key to a perfect harvest • Savvy tips on when to pick, how to store, and ways to clear out spent crops

Courgette and new potato bake

Let’s hear it for self-seeders • Some of the best garden moments happen by chance, creating pretty combinations to wow friends and family

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

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