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We know it – real passion deserves something real. That's why, across Britain, your favourite magazine titles are coming together like never before, united by one goal: to put your interests and curiosities first.

Because in the world’s best interests, your interests matter most.

Why we’re here

Magazines have always had your best interest at heart. Whether you love gardening, showbiz, classic cinema or motorbikes, we’re here to bring your closer to the things you love.

A magazine isn’t just something to read – it's a feed that feeds the mind. It’s where your passions find people, curated by those who care as much as you do.

Why now?

Let’s be honest – endless scrolling is getting old. More of us are craving time away from screens, looking for something meaningful, mindful and real. You’re not alone: 8 in 10 adults agree that magazine reading matters now more than ever. And yet, not enough of us are making that time.

We get it. Life is busy. But turning a page, underlining a line that speaks to you, passing an issue to a friend - these simple, analogue pleasures matter, maybe now more than ever.

What Makes Us Different

We’re not run by algorithms. We’re not here to grab your attention and never let go. We’re here to fuel your interests, your curiosity - your passion. Every page you turn is a page created by people who share your interests and obsessions.

• A feed that feeds the mind.

• Intelligence that’s authentic, not artificial.

• Where passions find their people.

• Binding people by interests, not data.

Let’s Turn the Page Together

This isn’t just a campaign- it’s a movement. Britain’s favourite magazines are joining forces to stand up for what matters: you, your community, your curiosity.

So, take a moment. Pick up the magazine that calls to you. Discover something new, rediscover an old passion, or simply enjoy a quiet moment for yourself. Because when you do, you’re part of a community of millions - each of us united by what we love.

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Give your garden lasting colour with these easy-grow foliage favourites

Few plants offer as much versatility as heucheras. Their colourful evergreen leaves bring interest throughout the year, while their delicate summer flowers add extra appeal. Available in shades from bright green and rich purple to soft pinks and oranges, they work well in borders, containers and hanging baskets.

Here are six simple ways to make the most of them in your garden.

Line paths and beds

Just as box hedging or lavender can define the edges of borders, heucheras make excellent edging plants.

Using heucheras avoids problems with box blight and provides a wide choice of foliage colours, along with airy flowers in summer. Choose a single shade such as deep purple or fresh green for a more formal look, or mix colours together for a bolder display.

Bring colour up high

Heucheras prefer well-drained soil, making them ideal for hanging baskets where compost can dry out quickly.

Mix different foliage colours together for a low-maintenance display. Pair them with tufts of carex and trailing ivy to create contrast in shape and texture. Their flowers provide extra interest in early summer.

Plant for winter wow

A splash of colour can make a big difference during the darker months.

Choose bright lime, pink, purple and orange heucheras to bring vivid colour to the garden when many other plants are less eye-catching. Their evergreen foliage provides interest right through winter.

Brighten a shady spot

Native to woodland areas of North America, heucheras can cope with a good amount of shade.

Purple-leaved varieties perform particularly well in shadier conditions, although many of the hundreds of available cultivars are suitable. They mix well with hostas and can be used to add colour beneath trees, without attracting the slug problems often associated with hostas.

Pop in a pot

Heucheras are excellent container plants, whether planted on their own or combined with other favourites.

Different foliage colours can be mixed together, or teamed with bedding plants, perennials and grasses. Simple combinations are often the easiest to maintain. Try pairing carex with heucheras, or combine ajuga, cyclamen, abelia, carex and heuchera ‘Marmalade’ for a colourful display.

Grow for ground cover

While some heucheras stand out as feature plants thanks to their bright foliage, they are also useful as ground cover.

As plants grow and form larger clumps, they help fill gaps and suppress weeds. Try _Stipa tenuissim_a, ophiopogon, salvia ‘Mainacht’ and heuchera ‘Beauty Colour’ for a striking planting scheme.

Top tip

Heucheras grown in containers can be affected by vine weevil. Apply nematodes in autumn or spring to control grubs and help prevent infestations. If a plant is affected, remove and wash off any grubs, repot the remaining plant into fresh compost and water it well. Although the roots may have been badly damaged, the plant may regrow and recover.

Did you know?

Bees love heuchera flowers and will visit them throughout summer, stopping at each individual bloom in search of nectar.

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Garden News is for gardeners who love the rhythm of the seasons and want a weekly magazine that keeps pace. Each issue gives you timely advice that helps you stay on top of things, so you’re doing the right jobs at the right time, without feeling like you’re always catching up. The “what to do now” pages are a big part of that: they break the week’s key tasks into simple, manageable steps, whether you’ve got a free afternoon or just a quick window to get outside. It takes the guesswork out and helps you see real progress, week by week.

But it isn’t just a list of jobs. Garden News is also full of ideas to keep gardening enjoyable, with plant spotlights, seasonal features and fresh inspiration for borders, beds and containers as the weather shifts. You’ll find advice that suits real gardens and real conditions too, like plants that cope better in dry spells, and ways to keep colour going later in the year with berries, bulbs and reliable favourites. And because it’s weekly, there’s always something new to try, with free seeds included in some issues for an extra boost of growing inspiration.

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