BBC Gardeners' World

Gardeners' World Magazine is the authoritative voice in gardening, the clear market-leader since it launched in 1991. The award-winning editorial includes topical, practical advice in the readers' favourite 'what to do now' section, and regular contributions and features from the top names in BBC gardening. Packed with fresh ideas and clear advice - the innovative approach offers creative, practical and problem-solving solutions to all keen gardeners.

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We love January • Usually January is a pretty grim month - well summed up in the 1975 number one single by a Scottish band called Pilot which went: “January, sick and tired you’ve been hanging on me. You make me sad with your eyes, you’re telling me lies…”. But this is a new year and we should be embracing it with a new spirit of optimism. So, I am forcibly eschewing all talk of bleak chilliness, forlorn resolutions and post-Christmas blues. Instead we will embrace this month’s plants with a beatifc smile, a spring in our heels and a merry whistle upon our lips.

Expert’s choice Heucheras • These largely evergreen perennials offer a rainbow of leaf colours, from plum to coral, says Graham Rice

The Full monty • Even the best-laid plans are subject to change, as Monty muses on his arrival at Longmeadow 30 years ago, and how the garden has evolved since

Have your say • The view from your side of the fence

Peat use in gardening: your responses

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Clippings • Our roundup of the month’s latest gardening news and views

My gardening world Dr Rangan Chatterjee • Rangan Chatterjee is a doctor, author, podcaster and television presenter, best known for BBC One’s Doctor in the House. His bestselling books are about improving health, lowering stress and getting more sleep.

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Your good life starts here! • Plan your veg year now, with Monty’s guide to turning your dreams of bountiful harvests into reality

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Star plants for every month • Carol Klein reveals her top plants to lift the spirits throughout the year and explains why each deserves a place in your garden

Secrets of sparkle • Discover how to make your garden look beautiful all winter long, with plantsman John Massey’s expert advice

Winter gardens to visit this month • Scented plants work extra hard this time of year and spotting wildlife feels even more special on shorter days. Get inspiration for adding colour and interest to your own garden by visiting some of our favourite 2 for 1 Entry gardens that are open.

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New-year cheer • Make the most of a bright winter day and plant up a container to bring instant impact to your plot – just follow Adam Frost’s easy guide

A-Z of house plants • Bring the outdoors inside with this elegant and low-maintenance house plant

How to keep your orchids blooming • Fill your home with exotic flowers for months on end, with Michael Perry’s guide to keeping orchids happy and healthy

How to repot an orchid

COUNTDOWN FOR PEAT • As environmental charities call for a ban on peat in gardening by 2025, Sally Nex investigates how much we use and why going peat-free may be harder than it sounds

What’s in your compost? • With no ingredient list on compost bags, it’s often hard to tell if they contain peat or not, or what else may be in them...

YOUR PRUNING MONTH • Prune dormant trees and shrubs to lift their crown or promote flowering –...