Gardens Illustrated Magazine

A must-read for devoted gardeners, Gardens Illustrated is a global magazine packed with inspiration and advice from professionals in garden design and planting.

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I found the perfect stylish shed for even the tiniest garden and it’s super affordable too

1 week ago | gardensillustrated.com | Alice Tuffery

There's one thing you need in any garden, no matter the size or style: storage. Whether you want to keep your furniture cushions dry over the winter, or tidy away your tools and equipment at the end of the day, storage space is essential. Of course, not all sheds, cupboards and boxes are equal when it comes to looks, so we're always on the search for beautiful, stylish pieces that'll work well in any outdoor space.
The Bear Grylls of gardening: a cliff-hanging botanist with a head for heights and a penchant for pet toads

1 week ago | gardensillustrated.com | Alys Fowler

Dr Chris Thorogood is a man who looks very closely at things. This is apparent in his extraordinary botanical art, of which the hyperreal detail is breath-taking. But spend a little time in his company and you realise that this intense looking runs like a philosophical seam through all that he does.
Invasive plants: here's what not to plant, how to avoid a fine and what to do if they're already in your garden

1 week ago | gardensillustrated.com | Alys Hurn

Gardens and green spaces shape the UK’s natural beauty, offering a haven for plants and wildlife. However, not all plants contribute positively to the delicate balance of our native ecosystems. Some non-native species, introduced from other parts of the world, have taken root a little too successfully, spreading aggressively and outcompeting native plants. While many non-native plants pose no threat, a handful have become invasive, disrupting ecosystems and even causing structural damage.
Tired of digging, weeding and controlling pests? Meet the veg growers who are doing things differently

1 week ago | gardensillustrated.com | Veronica Peerless

Forget digging, hoeing, weeding, feeding, crop rotation and pest control: veg growers are now embracing ways of growing food that is inspired by nature. Not only is this a more sustainable and resilient way of growing, it can also be significantly less work. “I’ve found life is far easier and more enjoyable when working with rather than fighting nature,” says regenerative grower, Joshua Sparkes. “In my experience, nature has an answer for most problems and it is up to us to trust the process.
I’ve been collecting trees and shrubs for 50 years and these are the best for stunning spring blossom

2 weeks ago | gardensillustrated.com | Paula McWaters

To stroll around Maurice Foster’s undulating hillside garden in Kent in springtime is to take a lesson not only in botany and horticulture but also in geography. Prize magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias flower at every turn of the grassy paths and this master plantsman can tell you a tale about any one of them.
‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout

2 weeks ago | gardensillustrated.com | Veronica Peerless

Tell us about the new book and why you wrote it In September 2021, the wheels had come off my life. During Covid we’d had to close our garden school, Mrs Frost had been really poorly and was in hospital for 11,12 weeks and I was juggling that with four kids at home. There were times when Monty couldn’t film, so I had to record ‘Hello, welcome to Gardeners’ World’ in the morning, then run off to the hospital at lunchtime. And then our youngest daughter was ill.
Want beautiful cherry blossom in your garden? Here are 18 of the best cherry blossom trees to plant

3 weeks ago | gardensillustrated.com | Val Bourne

There is nothing quite as uplifting as a branch of cherry blossom silhouetted against a blue spring sky. Japanese cherry blossom trees, known in Japan as sakura, are among the most beautiful of all of the blossom-bearing trees. You may also likeHow to make cherry blossom jamTop trees for the gardenThe joy of planting a treeThe Japanese celebrate the arrival of the cherry blossom every year with a blossom festival, known as sakura matsuri.
How much would you pay for a plant? Here are some of the most expensive plants in the world

3 weeks ago | gardensillustrated.com | Alys Hurn |Veronica Peerless

How much would you pay for a plant you really covet? In recent years, some plants have fetched draw-dropping prices online and at auction and some always sell at very high prices. Often rare with unique or collectable qualities that have taken years or even decades to breed and perfect, these prized plants sell for thousands, sometimes millions, of pounds. The value is often driven up by collectors who can go to extraordinary lengths to own a desired species, and this can fuel black market trading.
RHS delays peat ban targets at its flower shows, citing Government's 'legislative black hole'

3 weeks ago | gardensillustrated.com | Veronica Peerless

The RHS has said that it is delaying plans to make its flower shows, including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, peat-free by the end of 2025. It has cited a "legislative black hole" for this change in direction. In August 2022 the Government announced the ban on sales of retail peat at the end of 2024, and in March 2023 it made an announcement on a peat ban for commercial growers at the end of 2026, with some exemptions. However the 2024 ban did not come into force due to a change of Government.
Stop before you shop: how our plant-buying habits are threatening Britain's native flora, food system and horticulture industry

3 weeks ago | gardensillustrated.com | Alice Tuffery

There has been a spate of news stories recently reporting the discovery of unexpected frogs, lizards and snakes in the UK, hiding in plants, cut flowers and soil imported from sunnier climes. While these events are relatively rare, and make eye-catching headlines, they are an indicator of more serious issues threatening horticulture.