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Every week Thursday 7 February, 2013 Nifty and thrifty Growing fresh, succulent veg needn't be a full-time pursuit. Save time, space and money, with the help of our practical features.   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     Deadhead winter-flowering pansies and bedding plants   Divide congested herbaceous perennials   Prune winter jasmine See all flower jobs for this week Greenhouse checklist   Plant summer bulbs   Maintain frost-free conditions   Bring pots of spring bulbs into the greenhouse See all greenhouse jobs for this week Fruit & veg checklist   Warm soil with cloches for early sowings   Finish pruning fruit trees and soft fruits   Cut stems of autumn-fruiting raspberries See all fruit & veg jobs for this week Editor's picks Save money on veg crops "Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves." Wise words - put them into practice this year, on your veg plot... Read more Save space on your veg plot You don't need acres of land to grow your own vegetables. Follow our advice on making the most of your available space. Read more Grow time-saving veg crops Think you don't time have to grow veg? Think again. Discover which crops offer maximum yield for minimum effort, in our feature. Read more On the forum Flowers for a wedding Whatalottie is growing flowers for her daughter's wedding. What should she choose? Offer your suggestions, on the forum. Recommend plants Easy-care veg Beetroot Beta vulgaris 'Boltardy' Dwarf bean Phaseolus vulgaris 'Sprite' Squash Cucurbita pepo 'Sweet Dumpling' Courgette Cucurbita pepo 'Gold Rush' Chilli pepper Capsicum 'Apache' Five space savers Spring onion Allium cepa 'White Lisbon' Watercress Nasturtium officinale Runner bean Phaseolus coccineus 'Polestar' Lettuce Lactuca sativa 'Salad Bowl Red' Radish Raphanus sativus 'French Breakfast' Gardeners' World blog Planting to cut winter fuel bills Research now shows that in addition to its aesthetic and wildlife value, ivy and plants trained against buildings help screen and insulate them from the cooling effect of cold wind. Read Adam Pasco's blog Also this week... How to grow onions from seed Many gardeners grow onions from heat-treated sets, but it's easy to grow them from seed, too. Learn how, in our step-by-step project. Read more How to grow leeks from seed Gather a few pots and some good-quality compost, then follow our advice on sowing leeks - your crop will be ready by late August. Read more Weather forecast Find out whether to expect sun, snow, sleet or showers over the next week, in our 7-day weather forecast for gardeners. View forecast On the forum Too scared to prune? Do you find pruning a daunting prospect, or a breeze? Ask for help or offer advice on Sinevegas's forum thread. Share your wisdom Save on a patio potato collection Potato planting kit Save £7 on a potato patio planting collection for just £9.99. The kit comes with three planting bags and 15 tubers - five each of 'Charlotte', 'Maris Peer' and 'Rocket'. Order now Gardeners' World Magazine February issue Take a glimpse at Monty's veg growing diary, discover how to grow fast fruit and pick up your pruning wallchart, in the February issue, out now. Look inside this issue Five issues for £5 Enjoy five issues of Gardeners' World Magazine for only £5. Then you can continue your subscription for just £19.38 every six issues by direct debit. Subscribe now Win a subscription Win a two-year subscription to Gardeners' World Magazine Sign in or register to win a two-year subscription to Gardeners' World Magazine, worth £93.60. Don't miss your chance - only open for seven days. Enter now Seed Club Join the Gardeners' World Magazine Seed Club for growing advice, monthly updates and great deals on seeds and accessories at Mr Fothergill's. Find out more Keep up to date with all the latest from gardenersworld.com by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

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