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The big job Nigel Slater is embarking on this year
Not typically one to act on impulse, Nigel Slater wonders if more spontaneity, and stone paving, might be in order.
Discover designer Dan Pearson’s personal slice of paradise in the English countryside
At his Somerset home, Hillside, designer Dan Pearson has worked sensitively with the open, sloping site to create a beautifully intricate garden with a true sense of place.
New seeds to buy in 2025 - these are the new seeds for the coming year - don't miss the chance to try them out
We asked top seed suppliers to tell us about the new flower, vegetable and herb seeds that they'll be offering in 2025.
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
Biodynamic advocate Jane Scotter of Fern Verrow on working with top chef Skye Gyngell and her newest venture
The biodynamic grower on the pains and pleasures of hard work, the joys of producing culinary ‘fairy dust’ and on being part of the bigger picture.
Words: Natasha Goodfellow, Portrait: Lisa Linder
Put the spade down! Gardening in January could do more harm than good
Garden writer and horticulturist Daniel Masoliver explains why you need to stop what you're doing, put your spade down, and actually stop gardening this month
Seeds to sow and plants to get in the earth in January to make sure you've a thriving garden in spring
Head gardener Benjamin Pope is keeping busy this month in preparation for spring. Here are his suggestions of what you could be planting through the month of January
Warmer climes: this sunny new Mallorcan garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith will have you reaching for your passport
By replacing grass lawns with a relaxed mix of resilient planting, Tom Stuart-Smith has ensured this Mediterranean garden is firmly grounded in its landscape.
Words: Errol Reuben Fernandes, Photographs: Richard Bloom
Hate the gym? There’s an easier way to get fit and stay healthy and you may not believe what it is, says GP
Hate the gym? Then Dr Richard Claxton has good news: studies show that being active in your garden offers a host of health benefits.
Illustration: Vicki Turner
How to design a garden on a slope: inspiration for your sloping garden
Creating a garden on a sloping site brings a host of challenges, but, says designer Charlotte Harris, with careful planning it is also an opportunity to make a really interesting space.
Sarah Raven launches a new range of dahlia collections, curated by designers and florists
Sarah Raven has launched a new and exclusive range of dahlia collections selected by five influential figures in fashion, floristry and design.
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.
Gardeners are artists and people need to realise that’ - time to rethink what a gardener is - meet Emily Adcock
Having completed work on the Oudolf Landscape at RHS Garden Wisley, horticulturist Emily is now working on a Piet Oudolf design for a private estate in Berkshire.
Portrait: Andrew Montgomery
Dusted with frost, this beautiful country garden of a Georgian farmhouse comes into its own in winter
Around their Georgian farmhouse, David and Victoria Thomas have created a formal garden where structure comes to the fore in winter.
Words: Carrie McArdle, Photographs: Bennet Smith
The top garden trends for 2025: here's what to expect for the coming year
Designer Stefano Marinaz highlights the key trends we can expect for 2025 in gardening and horticulture
Ones to watch: 25 people who will make waves in horticulture this year
From up-and-comers to veterans of the industry doing something new, this is our list of ones to watch in 2025.
New plants on sale in 2025 - these exciting new plants will be available for the garden from top nurseries
Expert plantspeople and nursery owners reveal the new plants they're offering for sale this year
POV: You’ve inherited an historic English hall with two moats and incredible gardens – now what?
Once home to garden designer Xa Tollemache, Helmingham Hall is now under the care of a new generation of Tollemaches and is as glorious as ever, especially in winter when its bones are laid bare.
Words: Chris Young, Photographs: Richard Bloom
The UK's best-selling garden plants: nurseries reveal the plants everyone wants in their garden and why
Discover the plants that most people are buying from nurseries and the reasons why they are so great
‘Just’ a gardener? We’re actually highly skilled creative professionals who deserve better than this
Good gardens are constantly evolving, so why, asks gardener Colin Stewart, do people place more value on their initial design than on their ongoing care?
Illustration: Rosanna Morris
Gardening mistakes: gardening celebrities reveal their worst gardening failures
Feel like you're always making mistakes in the garden? You're not alone. We asked gardening experts about their gardening failures
Gardens Illustrated's quiz of the year
Test your gardening knowledge with our quiz of the year
How to make a decorative Christmas cloche as an impressive centrepiece for a party table
Entertain in style this Christmas with this beautiful floral cloche from Swallows & Damsons. Words Anna Potter, photographs Andrew Montgomery
Best UK gardens open for Boxing Day walks
Many UK gardens are open this festive season, so why not work off your Christmas indulgence between Boxing Day and New Year with a winter walk at one of these 13 great open gardens?