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As we head into April, it’s time to start thinking about starting off your tomato seeds indoors, so you’ll be ready to plant them out in May and June.

With this in mind, we’ve asked our resident expert Matt Biggs for his expert tips on growing tasty toms, and paired this with Mary Berry’s delectable plum tomato, olive and marjoram tart recipe.

As the flower of choice of the upcoming Royal wedding is named, here are BBC Gardeners’ World Live we’ve now got Peony-mania, amongst other things!

Peonies are regarded as a symbol of good fortune and a happy marriage. How very fitting for a regal ceremony.

The gardening new year has officially begun, as Gardeners’ World is back on BBC Two.

With a spring in his step, Monty also announced the programme’s new Every Space Counts competition – and we’re thrilled to be at the centre of it as the winner will be announced as part of the filming at the Show in June!

Stray off the well-trodden path this Easter and instead of sweet treats, give loved ones chocolate inspired plants to nurture instead!

With plants such as Chocolate Vine, Rosa 'Hot Chocolate', Dahlia ‘Karma Choc’, Heuchera ‘Chocolate Veil’ and the ever-popular Chocolate Cosmos, there's a host of plants no chocolate lover should ever be without.

With the magical, yet brief, Asparagus season nearly upon us, what better time to pair top growing tips from gardening expert David Hurrion with Antonio Carluccio's Asparagus and Onion Omelette, as demonstrated on stage at the BBC Good Food Show Summer.

The recipe will also use your tasty home grown onions and parsley.

The Gardeners' World team are on a mission!

On Friday 9 March 2018, Monty Don launched the all-new Every Space Counts competition on BBC Two's Gardeners' World. The winner will be announced at BBC Gardeners' World Live, broadcast to the nation on Friday 15 June 2018!

In Britain, Mothering Sunday was always a day in the year when people would travel home for family gatherings, bearing gifts for their Mothers. 

Our wish to acknowledge Mothers doesn't diminish with the generations, so here's our Mother's Day gift list, packed with plants available online from our floral exhibitors.

Dogs and gardens - you might think they're a bit of a clash, but think again!

We're here to help, as we celebrate Chinese Year of The Dog, with top tips for keeping your garden canine-friendly, great gift ideas for dog lovers and practical products that no discerning dog owner should be without.

With the imminent start of Lent, our thoughts turn to what excesses we can cut back on. But when it comes to my garden, it’s quite the opposite – I need to give up giving up! 

From Hellebore 'The Lenten Rose' and Winter Cabbage growing tips, to Pancake Day recipes and Valentine's Day gift ideas, we've got February covered!

If you'd like to give the gardener in your life a Valentine's Day gift packed with a bit more thought this year, this is the gift list for you! We’ve curated a gift list made up of bestselling items from exhibitors confirmed to be at the 2018 Show.

Read on for the ultimate list for the hands on gardener this Valentine's Day...

Don't let the pancakes take all the credit on Pancake Day - grow your own lemons and let the often-overlooked partner take centre stage for once!

We've got, especially for you, top growing tips for citrus plants from our resident expert Matt Biggs and paired them with Michel Roux Jr's mouthwatering Lemon Pancake Gâteau recipe.

I wouldn’t say I’m a follower of fashion, but when it comes to trends in the garden I’ve got my ear to the ground! 2018 presents some clear trends – all stemming from the fact that our outside space is precious and is coming at an ever increasing premium.

More than ever, this year we’re going to be making the most of what ever space we’ve got.