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Happy new year to all our readers!

PEAT-FREE PREDICAMENT • Sales of peat compost remain in limbo as December deadline passes, reports Ian Hodgson

Trees and shrubs for winter wow! • Editor at large Ian Hodgson's pick of winter trees and shrubs and a tried and tested favourite

Your garden GEMS! • Top gardening tips from our readers

Filled with LOVE • This beautiful home and garden was commissioned by parents to honour their brave daughter

MAKE 2025 THE YEAR YOU TRY SOMETHING NEW! • Give some of these ideas a go to inspire your gardening journey for the next 12 months and beyond

Perfect your paths this winter • Give your garden a makeover by enhancing your walkways for style, structure and functionality

CHOOSING THE BEST DOGWOODS • These versatile and vibrant plants offer year-round garden appeal

It’s been a year of CHALLENGES • The last 12 months haven’t been easy but we can look ahead with great optimism

Over the FENCE

SERVICE YOUR SECATEURS • It’s worth a little time and effort to keep them working as good as new

CARE FOR WINTER POT PLANTS • Given the right TLC, they’ll stay healthy for a lot longer than just the New Year

LOOK AFTER GARDEN TOOLS • They’ll last much longer if you keep them clean and sharp

GET AN EARLY START ON ONIONS • If you want to grow some whoppers, now’s the time to sow seed in the greenhouse

Making the most of winter veg • Homegrown treats made Christmas lunch even better!

Leek, cheese and tomato muffins

Looking back on a year of dahlias • There were some outstanding successes but also some complete flops!

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • Weekly prize crossword

Pick of the POST

A unique trio of anemones

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