16 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use easy trick to help frogs get through autumn

There are plenty of jobs to do in the garden as autumn takes hold but one simple hack could help wildlife survive the colder months, according to TV star and gardening expert Monty Don

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56 h. ago Monty Don says prune 8 garden plants during October to get them 'autumn ready'

October is a busy month in the pruning calendar, with many plants needing to be cut back to ensure they return next year

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59 h. ago Monty Don shares 6 important gardening jobs Brits can do in October

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it's important to keep up with certain gardening tasks, according to Monty Don.

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64 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use simple trick to help protect hedgehogs in autumn

The green-fingered expert has shared his top tasks for gardeners in October - and one of them will help protect an array of little animals as they prepare for the winter months

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66 h. ago Monty Don shares easy trick to squeeze one last bloom from dahlias this autumn

Dahlias are known for their incredibly diverse and colourful flowers, ranging from small, daisy-like blooms to large, pompom shapes. They are a favourite for late summer and autumn gardens, providing beautiful cut flowers

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3 d. ago Roses with black spots can be tackled instantly with Monty Don's 'get rid' method

The gardening guru offers his advice on managing the 'unsightly issue' this autumn

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3 d. ago US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abusesBilled as “the biggest comedy festival in the world”, the inaugural Riyadh Comedy festival, which is running 26 September to 9 October, features some of the biggest names in US comedy. The lineup features Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Whitney Cummings, Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari and Jo Koy, among many others who are all taking their fees directly from the Saudi government.The event’s producers include Sela (a live events company owned by Saudia Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund) and the kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority, chaired by Turki Alalshikh, a royal adviser dogged by allegations of human rights violations, including the detention of people who criticize him on social media. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 September: GSK names new chief executive, gold price landmark

GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley is to step down after more than eight years running the pharmaceuticals giant.

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6 d. ago Letter that created a monster – 137 years since Britain's most infamous killer got his name

It was September 27, 1888 that the name 'Jack the Ripper' was first used in an anonymous letter sent to a news agency - 137 years on and the unsolved case still haunts the UK

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6 d. ago Monty Don's simple hack to get 'free plants' in your garden time and time again

Autumn might be upon us, but gardening aficionado Monty Don has shared a simple way to grow a whole garden of brand-new plants this September at absolutely no cost

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6 d. ago Monty Don shares one thing you should do with your apple tree this September

The gardening guru has issued crucial advice on exactly how to take full advantage of apple season

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1 week ago Monty Don says gardens will be 'packed with flowers' if 3 plants are pruned in September

Pruning certain plants now will ensure they are covered and healthy over winter, but also ensure there is strong growth and plenty of flowers in the following year

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1 week ago Monty Don shares 'practical' way to banish black spots on roses

As the weather gets damper, the expert gardener gives householders advice to keep their roses blooming.

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1 week ago Monty Don names 3 plants gardeners should prune in September to make them 'packed with flowers'

Monty Don has shared the key plants that need to be pruned in September, as well as other important gardening tasks for the month

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1 week ago Monty Don's names September gardening trick that gives you plants for free

A gardening expert has revealed a brilliant and simple way you can get free plants this September and shares how you can plant them in time for the following spring

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2 w. ago BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don thrills fans as he teases filming 'first'

The presenter has been working on a new project and has now shared a snap as he filmed with a camera crew

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2 w. ago Obama says Trump deepened US divide in rush to ‘identify enemy’ after Charlie Kirk shooting

Former president describes a ‘dangerous moment’ in the US, following White House response to shootings of Kirk and Melissa HortmanBarack Obama addressed the recent killing of Charlie Kirk and told a crowd in Pennsylvania on Tuesday the country was “at an inflection point”, but that political violence “is not new” and “has happened at certain periods” in US history.Obama added that despite history, political violence was “anathema to what it means to be a democratic country”.This article was amended on 17 September 2025. A previous version misspelled the name of Melissa Hortman. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Monty Don names one garden task that's 'most essential' in September and October

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has shared his top tips for planting bulbs in the garden, as he says it is the "biggest and most important" job for September and October

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2 w. ago Get flowers in your garden all year round with expert's clever trick

There's no need to give up on growing a colourful garden, even as the weather begins to cool. A gardening expert has shared a handy way to keep your flowers blooming year-round

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2 w. ago Monty Don's 'genius' method to ripen tomatoes fast uses one simple kitchen item

Monty Don has shared a clever hack to ripen tomatoes indoors using just one simple kitchen item - and it's perfect for those who have been left with green fruit

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