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A grapevine (Vitis vinifera) can be a fantastic addition to a garden, covering walls or fences with lush foliage and producing tasty fruit. For those with limited space, an espalier vine can be especially effective.

Read on for growing tips and a selection of varieties to try.

Cauliflowers are satisfying to grow, though not known for their ease. Give them plenty of compost and space, firm soil and a secure net to deter pests, and you’re off to a good start!

Try yours in Rosie Birkett’s Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa & Chickpea sauce, as demo'd at the BBC Good Food Show Winter 2019.

Cranberries are synonymous with this time of year, and it's far more rewarding to use your homegrown berries in festive recipes. . We've paired growing tips from the National Allotment Society with a fabulously festive recipe by Mary Berry.

Black plants and flowers really set off a garden, adding contrast and interest. But, black flowers are hard to come by. In actual fact, it's impossible for a bloom to be completely black, rather a very dark purple or deep red.

So which gets the closest? What better day than Black Friday, to find out!

We're here to help you get Christmas wrapped up!

Stocking fillers, secret Santa, gifts for friends and family...the list goes on and on. So browse our popular Christmas Gift list, from tools to skincare, log racks to outdoor wine coolers, and see what might tempt you...

Horseradish is a great strong-flavoured autumnal ingredient that can be easily grown at home.

Use your horseradish in this coleslaw with a difference - as demonstrated by Café Spice Namasté's  Cyrus Todiwala, on stage at the BBC Good Food Show in 2018.

Foxtail lilies (Eremurus) are striking hardy perennials.

Each spike is made up of hundreds of star-shaped flowers, making them a top attraction for bees.

Their impressive flower spikes peak in June and July, perfect timing for a spectacular display at BBC Gardeners' World Live...

Autumn is the time to harvest a range of squashes and pumpkins. There is such a variety, many being a far-cry from the classic orange pumpkin. Some steal the show their size, others will draw you in with their unusual colour, markings or lumps and bumps.

Plants don’t usually terrify us here at GWL HQ, but with Halloween around the corner our thoughts have turned to the supernatural. What plants might a ghostly ghoul select when browsing around the garden centre?

There are wondrous spooky named varieties that we think might catch their eyes, and could be great additions to your garden too.

In the autumn, time in our gardens dwindles. So it's the ideal time to start contemplating next year's plans!

BBC Gardeners' World Live is one of the best sources of inspiration. But if you can't wait until June, this is where a good book comes in, and here are our top 10 of the 2019 gardening book releases.

Aubergines are a top September veggie and, with a host of another produce from your plot, you can rustle up a mighty fine ratatouille.

In this blog, we've paired expert growing tips with a first-class recipe as demonstrated by Michael Caines at the BBC Good Food Show Summer back in June...

Could you take the Beautiful Border challenge in 2020? Little did Kate Mason know, when she embarked on the competition, that she’d end up with a Platinum Award and Best in Show! Read more about Kate's inspirational story here...