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The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

SUMMER came early this year, which means that ...

Hardy fuchsias bring jewel-like droplets of enduring colour delicately suspended in borders to brighten the September garden

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Kari-Astri Davies considers the dynamic nature of the garden and awakens some tender sleeping beauties

Tilly Ware visits Knoll Gardens in Dorset, which offers a masterclass in how to make your garden stay beautiful for longer