Keep your GARDEN GROOVE going so you’re still frolicking with your plot right through the frosts!

Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot

DREAM PLANT GROW PICK MAKE BUY

Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B

Mike Palmer explains how to prune, plan, polish and prepare for 2026

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