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
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.
Best Black Friday gardening deals 2024
Make sure you don't miss out on a wide range of gardening deals this Black Friday, with our pick of the best tools and outdoor accessories.
Best Black Friday garden furniture deals 2024
Save money on beautiful outdoor items with our guide to the very best Black Friday garden furniture deals this November.
The best Black Friday shed deals 2024
A new garden shed can be an investment, so we like to find money-saving discounts on high-quality designs. Here are the best Black Friday shed deals this month.
The best Black Friday hot tub deals 2024
Dream of having your very own hot tub? Here are the models you can get in the Black Friday sales, including models from Jacuzzi, Lay-Z-Spa and Canadian Spa.
The best lawn edging tools to keep your garden neat and tidy
Control grass around pathways, paving and flowerbeds with these easy-to-use lawn edging tools.
Allotment chic: how to get the 'young fogey' look
Allotment chic, young fogey, gardencore… the trend of wearing rustic workwear in earthy colours has several names and seems to be led by many of our most famous gardeners. Here are 12 online shops to browse if you're after the same look.
Get ready for winter with the best outdoor log storage ideas of 2024
Prepare for cosy evenings by the fire and invest in one of the best outdoor log stores on the market.
The best hori hori knives for easy weeding, digging and transplanting
Want a hori hori knife but don’t know where to start? Here are the best hori hori knives you can buy today.
The best topiary shears for picture-perfect shrubs, hedges and sculptures
Topiary shears are vital for shaping plants like boxwood, privet and yew; here are the best designs we’ve found across a range of different price points.
The best compost for roses: peat-free, nutrient-rich mixes and manures
Here you can find all the best compost for roses from trusted brands – always peat-free.