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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Welcome

We love December • December is here again and we all know what that means: the shortest day, the possibility of snow, travel chaos, the end of term… and Christmas. Some people love it, some loathe it; whatever your standpoint it is happening anyway, so we might as well get stuck in because grumbling doesn’t help! So, by all means break out the paper hats, embrace the embarrassing charades, welcome the awkward relations and prepare for the reckless overindulgence, but remember that you should always make time for a bit of mid-celebration gardening. I promise it will refresh the soul and work off the effects of an unadvised fifth mince pie.

Expert’s choice Chamaecyparis • With different shapes, colours and growing heights, it’s time to rethink the much-maligned conifer, says Graham Rice

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The Full Monty • December may not be his favourite month, but it is a chance for Monty to reflect on the year at Longmeadow and conclude that change is good in any garden

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

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Over the fence • Has the Christmas tree had its day?

Digging deeper • Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

2 for 1 Gardens Festive evergreens • Join us as we explore gardens that make stars of their Christmassy evergreens, all accessible with your 2 for 1 Gardens entry card

Container of the month • Combine festive conifers and berries, plus some hardy succulents, for a long-lasting evergreen display

More container inspiration • From cyclamens and Christmas roses to the prettiest violas, spread festive joy this winter with some of the season’s stand-out flowers

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Edgeworthia chrysantha • This month’s suggestion for growing something different is…

Monty’s Spanish gardens • Escape winter and revel in the inspiring gardens of Spain as Monty shares highlights from his recent travel adventures

GARDENERS’ Christmas

Christmas GARDEN MAKES • For a naturally festive celebration, create your own sustainable decorations with items foraged from your garden. Helena Willcocks shows how

Christmas wreaths

Create your wreath

More festive makes

GROW YOUR OWN Christmas decorations

PROLONG YOUR poinsettia • Keeping a poinsettia thriving for many years to come is easier than you might think. House plant expert Anne Swithinbank shows you how to get it right

Heavenly double hellebores

Christmas gifts FOR GARDENERS • Give the gift of gardening joy with our pick of horticultural treats. From bird feeders and seeds to hedgehog homes and botanical Lego, there’s something for everyone

Celebrate WITH VEG • Impress family and friends this year with these delicious recipes from Mark Diacono and make vegetables the highlight of your Christmas feast

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HEALTHY & HAPPY UNDER GLASS • Nurture plants and boost your winter mood with Rosie Yeomans’ guide to greenhouse gardening through...