Lizzie Thomson

London

✏️ Daily Editor @CountryLivingUK - [email protected] Previously @MetroUK_Life/@MetroUK @EveningStandard @Spectator_LIFE @CultureTrip @IdealHome + more

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5 simple ways smart gardeners prepare for a heatwave

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Lizzie Thomson

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5 simple ways smart gardeners prepare for a heatwave

2 weeks ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

Following a double record breaker – with spring 2025 being both the warmest and sunniest since records began– it seems the glorious UK weather is showing no signs of fading, with balmy temperatures remaining well into next week. But while these prolonged warmer temperatures are great news for picnic, barbecue and beach plans, they're less brilliant for our gardens.
'My Garden Is An Utter Contrast To My Work Life’

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

“People talk about mindfulness but I never feel the need for that, because when I'm in my garden, that's all I'm thinking about. I'm very much in the moment," presenter and journalist Fiona Bruce tells Country Living.
3 British Garden Trends You’ll Want to Bring to Your Backyard

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

Every spring, Britain’s Royal Horticulture Society holds its famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show on the grounds of the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. It’s a tradition that stretches back to 1913, and the 2025 show is now in full swing. From plant debuts (including the unveiling of The King’s Rose on the David Austin Roses stand) to royal and celebrity visits (David Beckham dropped by this year!) to dozens of garden installations to admire, this five-day event is packed.
Horatio’s Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2025: All The Details

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

The biggest event in the UK’s horticultural calendar, Chelsea Flower Show 2025, has arrived and Country Living’s charity partner Horatio’s Garden has returned for another year with a bright and beautiful stand. The stand (at Cross Way CW312) has been designed by Bunny Guinness and her daughter Unity Guinness – with a floral backdrop created and painted by Katy McIntyre Brown.
David Austin Roses unveils first striped rose for King Charles

1 month ago | msn.com | Lizzie Thomson

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David Austin Roses unveils first striped rose for King Charles

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

David Austin Roses has unveiled its newest rose – The King’s Rose – to honour His Majesty King Charles III and the monarch's "lifelong dedication to nature and horticulture."Announced for Chelsea Flower Show 2025, the delicate rose boasts distinct stripes in shades of fuchsia pink and white. The latest in the breeder’s nursery and the first striped offering, The King’s Rose produces semi-double, repeat-flowering blooms, with at least 20 buds per stem.
Top 6 Hardiest and Healthiest Dog Breeds

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

Whilst being rewarding in so many ways (from companionship to unconditional love), dog ownership can be a costly affair when sickness strikes – not to mention emotionally difficult for owners to see a pet unwell. Therefore choosing a dog breed that is less prone to certain health conditions can help reduce expenses and ensure a pet has the healthiest and longest life possible.
The Lake District is the UK’s Top Feel-Good Landscape, Says Survey

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

A spot with glacial ribbon lakes, picturesque villages and rich literary connections has topped a list of feel-good landscapes in the UK, according to new research. The Lake District is the nation’s favourite feel-good location according to Country Living’s wellbeing report, published for Mental Health Awareness Week, which asked more than 2,000 people about the impact of nature on mental health.
Top 6 hardiest and healthiest dog breeds

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Lizzie Thomson

Whilst being rewarding in so many ways (from companionship to unconditional love), dog ownership can be a costly affair when sickness strikes – not to mention emotionally difficult for owners to see a pet unwell. Therefore choosing a dog breed that is less prone to certain health conditions can help reduce expenses and ensure a pet has the healthiest and longest life possible.