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 March • We should be under no illusions that the bad weather has passed, for the balminess of this morning could easily turn into a tempest by teatime. However, there is plenty of cause for optimism and if I was a cute furry animal, then this is the month when I would be peering out from my snuggly nest and wondering if it was worth wrenching myself from hibernation and going out for a bit of a wander. All around there are bulbs bursting, shoots popping, buds breaking and the very first scattering of colour fexing its muscles and dressing for spring.

Bergenias • Grow these perennials for their vibrant winter foliage and prolific spring blooms, says Graham Rice

30 FREE* perennials for every reader • Take inspiration from Monty’s feature this month, and plant this collection to support pollinators. The beautiful blooms have been selected to flower in succession from late spring until autumn, meaning these beneficial creatures will benefit the entire growing season.

The Full Monty • Animals are a natural part of our gardens, but whether they are pets or ‘pests’, the pleasure they give far outweighs any pain, says Monty

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

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

My gardening world Michael Morpurgo • Sir Michael Morpurgo is among the UK’s best-loved writers, author of children’s classics such as War Horse. He lives in Devon with his wife Clare, growing vegetables and singing to blackbirds. His latest books, The Birthday Duck and A Song of Gladness, are out now.

News in brief

Spring gardens to visit this month • Gardens around the UK are bursting into life with a dazzling array of bulbs, shrubs and flowering trees. So get out and enjoy them – here are some of our favourite 2 for 1 entry gardens, where you can see this vibrant season at its best.

Garden visiting update

Free subscriber seeds • Join our Subscriber Club today to enjoy FREE seeds in the next three issues, from April to June

Growing your California poppies

Growing your tomatoes

Coming up

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Your Show is back! • You know it’s spring when Gardeners’ World returns to our screens, and we start to share plans for the live Show at Birmingham’s NEC. This year BBC Gardeners’ World Live is going to be extra special as the BBC celebrates its centenary, meaning we’ll have a plethora of party spirit as your Show returns to feed your gardening passion.

Welcome back! • As Gardeners’ World returns to our screens this month, we reveal the highlights, starting with Monty, who guides us through his plans for Longmeadow

Monty’s Longmeadow tour

Coming up on TV • Gardeners’ World is back! Executive Producer Gary Broadhurst shares what we can expect to enjoy in the series this year

Where have all the pollinators gone? • Our pollinators are in crisis, with populations declining across the board – Monty reveals why we must take urgent action and what we...