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Every week Thursday 3 January, 2013 The year ahead After the Christmas celebrations, look ahead to a productive and rewarding 2013 in your garden. We'll be on hand with tips, advice and inspiration. Happy new year! Daniel Haynes Editor, gardenersworld.com What to do now... Keep on top of garden and greenhouse jobs with the help of our weekly checklists. Flowers checklist     Squash mistletoe berries into apple tree branches   Cut down old stems of sedums   Clear borders and rake up leaves See all flower jobs for this week Greenhouse checklist   Sow onion seed under cover, and keep warm   Check overwintering plants for signs of pests   Bring potted strawberries under cover See all greenhouse jobs for this week Fruit & veg checklist   Keep harvesting root vegetables as they mature   Order seed potatoes, onion sets and shallots   Stretch netting over brassicas See all fruit & veg jobs for this week Editor's picks How to take root cuttings Discover how to generate new plants from old by taking root cuttings from plants such as phlox, rhus, mint and Japanese anemones. Read more How to take hardwood cuttings Woody perennials such as cornus and willow can be easily (if not quickly) propagated from hardwood cuttings - find out how in our guide. Read more How to take house plant cuttings Boost your stock of house plants by following our step-by-step advice on rooting stem cuttings in a jam jar or a glass of water. Read more On the forum New year resolutions What are your gardening resolutions for 2013? Share your good intentions on flowering rose's forum thread. Share your resolutions Popular this week How to grow garlic How to care for orchids How to make fat cakes for birds How to make a wooden planter How to build a brick barbecue Heavenly hellebores Christmas rose, Helleborus niger Corsican hellebore, H. argutifolius Lenten rose, H. orientalis Lenten rose, H. x hybridus Stinking hellebore, H. foetidus Gardeners' World blog 2013 in the garden I am not really a fan of New Year Resolutions as I feel one is just setting oneself up for disappointment but, in the interests of fearlessly honest journalism, here are three... Read James Alexander-Sinclair's blog Also this week... How to take stem section cuttings Give overgrown house plants such as dracaena, cordyline, rubber plant and yucca a new lease of life by taking stem cuttings. Read more Help wildlife survive winter Find out what you can do to help birds, frogs, hedgehogs and beneficial insects through the cold winter months, in our practical feature. Read more Clean and repair your shed Start the year as you mean to go on with the help of our guide to clearing, cleaning and repairing your shed, and making it secure. Read more On the forum Ask for advice Are there any plants that you just don't seem to be able to grow? Don't give up - seek help on our friendly forum for gardeners. Visit forum Raised bed offer Save 15 per cent on allotment raised beds Save 15 per cent when ordering a self-assembly raised bed, made from FSC-certified timber. Quote code TWBBCALLOT to claim your 15 per cent discount. Order now Gardeners' World Magazine January 2013 issue This month, discover which plants will attract garden birds and keep them well fed through the winter months. Plus, claim a free patio potato kit. Find out more Digital edition for iPad Save 25 per cent on a digital subscription to the iPad edition of Gardeners' World Magazine, paying just £13.49 every six months. Subscribe now  |  How to download Win gardening prizes Win a garden bird care kit Sign in or register to win a CJ Wildlife bird care kit, including high-energy seed, peanut butter, feeders and a cosy nesting box. Enter now Enter more competitions Enter more competitions for your chance to win great prizes, including garden furniture, a leaf blower and flower show tickets. Enter competitions Keep up to date with all the latest from gardenersworld.com by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

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