Alice Tuffery
Digital Writer
Alice is a writer for Gardens Illustrated magazine, finding and reviewing the best tools and lifestyle items to upgrade any outdoor space and keeping an eye out for the must-have products worthy of a spot in the shed. With a passion for gardening and exploring the countryside and estates across the Cotswolds, Alice is currently developing her own sustainable and pet-friendly garden. Across other Our Media brands, she’s covered everything from walking gear for BBC Countryfile to interior décor at YourHomeStyle.
Recent articles by Alice Tuffery
9 outdoor corner sofas: wood, metal, rattan and rope designs for every garden
We've rounded up our favourite corner sofas available this year.
16 gardens from Monty Don's British Gardens that you can visit too
Enjoyed Monty Don's recent TV series on great British gardens? Many of the ones he visited are also open to the public. Here we round up some of the best that you can visit too
Reviewed: best flower subscription and delivery services for 2025
Don't just surprise them with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love them all year long?
What exactly is B Corp status - and why do so many companies suddenly want it?
Monty Don’s new TV series is 'one of the hardest things I've done'
Here’s everything you need to know about Monty Don’s British Gardens.
Best bird feed for your garden birds
Support local wildlife and fill your garden with birdsong by stocking up on these packs of bird seed, mealworms and suet balls.
Turn your garden into a wildflower haven with these great seed bombs to buy for your garden
Get beautiful blooms for minimum effort with a pack of wildflower seed bombs
How to store your seeds correctly: don't let damp or mice get to your precious seeds with the help of these nifty storage boxes
Keep your greenhouse organised with one of these smart seed boxes or storage tins.
Gardening events and shows in 2025
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
The 19 best new gardens to visit in 2025: perfect spots you won't have visited yet
A new year, a new set of gardens to explore. We’ve rounded up the best new horticultural hotspots to visit - all recently opened or redesigned.
8 beautiful indoor Christmas plants to buy this year
Indoor plants make wonderful festive decorations, and many can be kept going from year to year. Consider welcoming these eight indoor Christmas plants into your home this winter.
The best natural Christmas decorations to shop this year
We've found all the most beautiful baubles, wreaths and home décor to browse this year - made with paper, wood, metal and other natural materials.
Dan Pearson to design Goodwood’s new Art Foundation landscape
The new gardens are set to open in May 2025.
Brilliant eco-friendly advent calendars for the Christmas countdown
Enjoy the build up to Christmas with less waste this December with one of these luxury, eco-friendly advent calendars.
Tips for visiting Christmas light shows
Christmas light show enthusiast Alice Tuffery gives us her advice on visiting festive light displays.
The best outdoor Halloween décor ideas
Give your garden a spooky yet tasteful twist this year with our list of the best outdoor Halloween décor items
The best showerproof jackets: traditional, padded and packable designs
Here’s our edit of the most stylish showerproof jackets for men and women, including traditional, padded and packable designs.
The best pumpkin patches to visit this year for great pumpkin picking ready for Halloween
Tick off this autumn bucket list essential with a visit to one of these brilliant pumpkin patches for Halloween
Pumpkin spice latte recipe using leftover pumpkin
This wholesome recipe uses real pumpkin and store cupboard spices.
Discover our 2024 Horticultural Heroes: 22 extraordinary people making a difference in gardening
Discover the stories of the extraordinary garden champions who are making a difference to places, people, plants and the planet. Words Molly Blair, Stephanie Mahon, Veronica Peerless and Alice Tuffery, photograph Lisa Linder
How to be a horticultural hero: the organisations to support
Getting involved doesn’t have to mean rolling up your sleeves and launching new initiatives...
National Trust announces new head of gardens and parks to replace Andy Jasper
Sheila Das will step into the National Trust’s most senior horticultural role.
Bare-root tree and shrub planting tools
Here are the best tree-planting tools and supplies to buy online, including equipment, materials and clothing.
Best Black Friday lawn mower deals 2024
Black Friday is almost over but there are still some great discounts to be found! See our pick of the best late Black Friday lawn mower deals to get a last-minute bargain.