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What signs of spring have you spotted in your garden? Share a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!

Lollipop trees are perfect for small spaces, as they take up very little room - they can even be grown in pots. 🌳 Here are 10 of the best plants to grow as lollipop trees: www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-...

Which is the *best* tomato variety to grow? 🍅

Fed up with looking at bare fences? Discover the gorgeous evergreen climbing plants that will cover your walls and fences in fabulous flowers and year-round foliage: bit.ly/3XxdrbR

Have you bought your seed potatoes yet? Don't buy anything until you check out these potatoes which came top of our trials – including Monty's favourite! t.co/kPoSBtwLsQ

Our March issue is on sale now! Inside the issue: 🌱 Start your veg year with Monty ✅ No-fear gardening with Frances 🛒 Best new gardening kit for 2025 💚 Discover the joys of greenhouse growing with Alan 🍅 PLUS grow your best tomatoes yet with our free 32-page grow guide Buy in store or online now!

If you were going to start your garden from scratch, what would you do differently?

Peace lily looking a bit peaky? These top tips will ensure your peace lily is the picture of health: www.gardenersworld.com/house-plants...

What's looking lovely in your garden this February? Share a picture below and we'll repost a few of our favourites!

By sowing seeds early, you can extend the growing season, giving you flowers and vegetables earlier and for longer – and February is a great month to start. Here's what you can get started on now: bit.ly/3Dz5xY3

We asked for your questions to put to Alan Titchmarsh in our new Ask Alan podcast series, and now's your chance to find out if he answered yours! (To the person who asked if he'd take her mum out for dinner.. don't get your hopes up 😅) Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts!

Want to grow fruit and veg, but short on time? Our experts say these are the easiest fruit and vegetables to grow: 🌶️ Chillies 🍓 Strawberries 🥔 Potatoes 🥒 Courgettes 🌱 Radish Which low-maintenance veg do you recommend trying?

When do you sow your sweet peas? February is a great time to sow sweet pea seeds – here's what you need to know... 🩷 Sweet pea seeds germinate relatively easily, but you can help activate germination by nicking the seed coat with a knife, avoiding the 'eye' area.

Dreaming of summer days in the garden? Now's the perfect time to plan a garden revamp! Check out these easy design ideas for small gardens 👉 bit.ly/3PRsdsh

What plant do you admire, while simultaneously recognising it's *way* beyond your skills to grow?

Don't miss your chance to see the award-winning garden designer and BBC Gardeners' World presenter LIVE on his nationwide tour! We're giving away TWO tickets to five lucky winners 👉 bit.ly/3Efqfzu

Should you be pruning your plants now? ✂️ Many plants need pruning in winter, while they're dormant, to stop shrubs outgrowing their space and to keep fruit trees and bushes productive. Here are the plants that benefit from winter pruning: www.gardenersworld.com/plants/what-...

Taking part in the #biggardenbirdwatch this weekend? We've got lots of advice for attracting feathered friends to your garden – and how to take care of them! 🐦‍⬛

Today is #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay 🐿️ Are you lucky enough to have spotted one in the wild? 🐾

Have you seen snowdrops yet? Drop a picture below to share your snaps of these cheery harbingers of spring! 🤍