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Run by the Royal Horticultural Society, National Gardening Week is now in its 7^th year with thousands of people, gardens, charities, garden centres and groups getting involved in inspiring you to get out into your garden.

Create a mini alpine scene in a pot with a selection of exquisitely beautiful alpine plants to add a beautiful feature that fits into the tiniest of spaces.

Fat, glossy purple aubergines are something to really boast about when you grow them yourself.

April is a kind month, its warmth encouraging shoots and seedlings to burst into new growth at last. There are daffodils and the first tulips to enjoy, as well as spring perennials and the glory of spring blossom.

This gorgeous tropical climber transforms a sunny conservatory or bright windowsill into an exotic jungle of foliage and brilliantly colourful, heavily scented flowers... 

The caterpillar is increasingly common in London and the Home Counties, and feeds on the leaves of box from within a protective webbing, causing severe defoliation.