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Discover this gorgeous wild garden in Mallorca, designed to test how plants behave with different levels of human interaction
For his own new garden on the Balearic island of Mallorca, designer Luciano Giubbilei has created a wild, romantic space to experiment and observe how plants behave with different levels of interaction

7 expert tips for how to garden in a heatwave, from lawn care to watering (#4 might surprise you)
As the hot weather in the UK continues, we ask three horticultural experts how we should be adapting the way we garden to hotter, drier conditions

From darkness into light: the transformative effect of a cancer diagnosis
Exploring the journey of a garden designer through cancer and into a new chapter of her life

When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day

"It's a circus!" Celebrities dominate Chelsea Flower Show coverage, but there's a growing backlash from gardeners
The exclusive nature of RHS Chelsea Flower Show is seeing an increasing backlash from gardeners.

This subtropical oasis is a must-visit garden this year
Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants

17 garden design ideas to steal from this year's Chelsea Flower Show, including five that won't cost you a penny
The Gardens Illustrated team pick 17 take-home design ideas that caught their eye at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Gardens Illustrated 's Editor's choice

Why skilled gardeners are worth their weight in gold
Qualified gardeners can make all the difference to your space but are they valued enough?

Grow your own bouquets - two gorgeous arrangements for borders and vases
Leading cut-flower growers recommend plants to grow for gorgeous borders and flower arrangements.

Gardens Illustrated announces special podcast from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Gardens Illustrated releases special podcast covering the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

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Meet the winemakers — and create a wine that's yours
Dreamt of blending your own wine? This might be the opportunity

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Exclusive GI reader event at Clayhanger, James Hitchmough's private garden
A rare opportunity to visit the new home garden of the renowned planting professor in Somerset.
Latest garden features and design ideas

Gardeners mourn the loss of horticulturist and GQT panellist Matthew Biggs
We remember the much loved broadcaster, horticulturalist and writer, who has died.

This crazy botanical hoax was hidden for over a century
The Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew contains around seven million plant specimens; but during a recent digitisation project, researchers uncovered horticultural trickery that had been buried for decades.

You're feeding the birds WRONG say experts - here's how you should be doing it
Everything you need to know about the RSPB's new bird feeding guidance - and why there's more to it than you might think.

Everyone knows the classic foxgloves - but these perennial versions are fast-becoming designer favourites
While biennial Digitalis purpurea is perhaps the best-known foxglove, many species are perennial and have become designer favourites

Mary Berry on her guilty gardening secret and biggest mistake
The cookery writer, broadcaster and former president of the National Garden Scheme Mary Berry on her new book and the joy of visiting gardens

Creative plant supports you can make at home this spring to turn your garden into a work of art
Gardener Jenny Barnes demonstrates how to create your own plant supports that will turn your garden into a work of art.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on eating more fibre, his passata recipe and what Elizabeth David thought of his chocolate cake
We catch up with the grower, writer and broadcaster about his new book and what he's up to right now

Introducing the GI Academy - expert garden talks when it suits you
Discover a range of online masterclasses from Gardens Illustrated, all with trusted experts and available on demand.

How a former pig farm became a tranquil garden that's a haven for wildlife
The owners of Am Brook Meadow in Devon have put two decades of hard work into transforming a former pig farm into a tranquil garden.

Growing your own lemons? Turns out it's not as crazy as it sounds
Offering evergreen foliage and a year-round supply of fruit, citrus trees are easy to grow, provided you have somewhere to overwinter them
Best garden plants for now

Sow these seeds once, enjoy them around the garden forever
We recommend the best self-seeders for the garden, for flowers year after year.

Amazing displays of spring blossom are easier to achieve than you think. We pick the best flowering shrubs and trees for spring
Flowering trees and shrubs are one of the delights of spring and make wonderful additions to even the smallest of gardens.

10 endlessly useful plants chosen by the UK's most exciting gardener
Discover the plants that expert plantsman James Hitchmough couldn't live without in his garden.

Everything you need to know about growing bluebells
English bluebells are one of the highlights of spring. Here's how to grow them in your own garden – and how to differentiate between English and Spanish bluebells.

A moisture-loving container display in an upcycled bucket by Alison Jenkins
Pick up on the textures and colours of pre-loved household items or discarded industrial objects to bring out the best in late-spring arrangements with Alison Jenkins of Damson Farm.

These eye-catching evergreen shrubs produce bold rose-like blooms in winter
The group of camellias known as ‘sasanquas’ flower in autumn to early winter, bringing much-needed colour and often delicious scent to late-season gardens
Houseplants

The internet says houseplants beat condensation and mould. We asked the actual experts
The internet is awash with advice on house plants beating mould. But are the claims actually true?

Myth buster | Do you really need to mist your house plants?
We are often advised to mist our houseplants. But is it really necessary?

'I'm convinced of the power of plants to help us heal' – meet the Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones
Sarah Gerrard-Jones, aka The Plant Rescuer, on her latest book, her houseplant obsession and why she doesn’t always try to save a houseplant
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HOME COOKED RECIPES WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Homemade alioli recipe
As winter approaches, colour begins to drain away from the garden but that doesn't mean it also has to fade from your food. Jojo Tulloh shares her recipe for creating a vivid green, homemade alioli.

Borlotti bean and red pepper stew recipe
Cook up this recipe for borlotti bean and red pepper stew and make the most of comforting home-grown flavours. Recipe from Jojo Tulloh

Savoury sweetcorn pudding recipe
Savoury sweetcorn pudding may sound odd, but eaten alongside a dish of grilled peppers or roasted tomatoes, it makes a great vegetarian main course. Jojo Tulloh shares her recipe.

Chutney recipe: aubergine
A chutney, or relish, to go with curry or as a dip for naan bread using green tomatoes, aubergine and chilli grown on an allotment. Recipe by Cleve West
Container Gardening
pots of style for your garden

How to create a beautiful garden using only pots
Designer Charlotte Harris gives her expert advice on creating a container garden on a patio, balcony or roof

Bring spring colour to the garden with the vibrant pot design from expert garden maker James Horner
James Horner, garden maker at Benton End, the one-time home of the artist and plantsman Cedric Morris, suggests this arrangements in a basket to celebrate spring

Spring beauty in a pot: a stunning plant pot design you can plant up at home from designer Jo Thompson
Award-winning designer Jo Thompson's container-planting series continues with this early spring flower combination using Narcissus and Scilla. Words Jo Thompson, photographs Jason Ingram

A meadow-inspired pot display from Jo Thompson for late-summer
From cool pastels and foliage to hot colours, designer Jo Thompson creates a stylish container combination
Inspiring Gardens
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S OUTDOOR SPACES

This subtropical oasis is a must-visit garden this year
Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants

Discover this woodland-glade fairytale garden with a dream-like feel
Over the past 25 years, Frances Druce has created a Himalayan-inspired garden around her West Sussex house hidden in a woodland glade

Visit this 20-year passion project garden on a former stud farm, where double mirrored borders have brought visitors to tears
Old Bladbean Stud in Kent is a romantic country garden that has unfolded slowly over 20 years
This season in the garden
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GARDENING NOW

Keep greenhouse heating costs low in winter
Looking to minimise use of a greenhouse heater in winter – or avoid using one altogether? Here are some low cost ideas.

UK gardeners could be 'sleepwalking' into a £30,000 repair bill - this small garden shows you how to avoid it
One Chelsea Flower Show garden is highlighting an increasingly important issue you may not have considered

May gardening jobs: what to do in the garden in May
Our panel of expert gardeners pick the jobs you should be doing in the garden in May.

Top 10 expert-recommended gardening cheats to give you more time to chill in the garden
Why lazy gardening is good for you and good for the environment.
Gardens to visit
which gardens to visit and where

20 new gardens to visit in 2026 - the best new spaces in the UK and beyond
Discover brand-new gardens and redesigned plots across the UK and beyond. Here are the gardens to put on your bucket list in 2026.

Didn't manage to get tickets to Chelsea Flower Show? Here are dozens of other cool garden events to go to this year
All the big names in one place. Here's our guide to the gardening calendar's biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead

10 of the best museum gardens to visit
Strolling around a museum or gallery is still off the cards, but many museum gardens and gallery gardens are reopening this month. Here are ten of the best.
Garden design
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S OUTDOOR SPACES

Little garden, big ideas: how to make a small garden look bigger
There's no need to feel hemmed in by your small garden - here are the experts' design tricks you need to make it look and feel bigger

Designing for wellbeing: The rise of the garden sanctuary
Wellbeing is shaping modern garden design. Here, we explore how to reflect this in your own space with outdoor saunas and other wellness additions

Gardening on slopes doesn't have to be a chore: how to turn challenging terrain into garden gold
Sloped gardens offer drama, depth, and beauty. Learn expert design tips to transform challenging terrain into a standout landscape

You can have a sustainable garden that's also beautiful - here's how to design stylish ecological gardens
Charlotte Harris explains how to design gardens that are ecological and beautiful in her expert guide to sustainable garden design

Limited space? You probably still have room for a tree - discover the best trees for small gardens
Many people worry that a tree will overpower a small garden, but as garden designer Sarah Price shows, the key is finding the right place and the right tree

How to screen your garden from overlooking neighbours: our designer guide to creating a private sanctuary
Designer Charlotte Harris shows how to screen your garden from the neighbours or block out eyesores
Gardening Advice
WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT

Want a beautiful bulb meadow on your lawn? Here's our expert planting plan for creating a simple and stunning display
Find out how to plant a bulb meadow in your lawn that will look stunning from February to May, with advice from a bulb expert.

11 easy ways to manage weeds without using chemicals
Weeding can be a tough, boring chore in the garden, but how do we get rid of unwanted plants without resorting to herbicides? Here are some interesting ideas to try

How to create a dazzling tulip display: top tips from this bloom-filled garden that opens each spring
Tulips are the curtain-raisers at Morton Hall in Worcestershire, where visitors can enjoy a late-spring spectacle of formal, intricate plantings in a series of interconnected spaces










