The winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year 2013 have just been announced. Take a look at the winning picture, view a slideshow and find out more about the exhibition.
The winners have been announced for 2013's International Garden Photographer of the Year. This is the sixth international competition with this year's top prize going to American photographer Dennis Frates.
Have you heard about GroChar? It’s a form of biochar that helps the environment in two ways – it locks away carbon dioxide normally released by decomposing plant matter, and when added to soils it acts as an effective improver. Here's your chance to win a tube to try it for yourself.
Biochar is a form of charcoal that is made specifically for use as a soil improver. Carbon Gold’s GroChar is a special recipe that helps biochar work quickly and effectively to stabilise nutrients in your soil – and improve plant health. Enter our competition for your chance to try GroChar for yourself.
Our Design Sourcebook picks out nine interesting mini greenhouses, so that whatever the size of your garden, you still have the option of getting the benefits of growing under glass
If you want the added benfit of growing under glass but don't necessarily have the space for a full-sized greenhouse, here's a selection of nine mini greenhouses to choose from
Food tastes better outside, especially made with freshly picked, home-grown produce gathered as the grow-your-own season reaches its peak. Designer Cleve West, who often cooks at his allotment, shared some of his favourite campfire recipes with us in the September issue.
There’s something special about cooking outside (writes award-winning garden design Cleve West). It’s even more magical when food is cooked just yards from where it’s grown and within minutes of being harvested. Cooking at the allotment has become something of a regular occurrence in our family and is now a genuine reason for spending more time there. It’s not on our doorstep so a little forethought and planning is needed.
You can now get GARDENS ILLUSTRATED as a digital version to view on your iPad. Available via the App Store and iTunes.
You can now get GARDENS ILLUSTRATED as a stunning digital edition on your iPad. Subscriptions are available to purchase from our official subscriptions website buysubscriptions.com by clicking here. Each issue is downloaded straight to your iPad so you can enjoy your favorite garden magazine wherever you go.
Head gardener Fergus Garrett shares his ideas on how to bring colour, texture and form to your garden through the year. Our 'Succession Planting' reader day takes place at Great Dixter, 12 November 2012. Please note this event is now SOLD OUT
We are delighted to announce the winners of competition with the Inchbald School of Design, ran at the beginning of the year, offering a scholarship on one of the college's online garden design courses
With the new school term just around the corner, we are delight to announce the winners to the scholarship competition we ran back in January with the Inchbald School of Design.
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK Join our reader holiday and travel over land and water to discover the rich history and fine gardens of Italy’s Serenissima region, 4-8 September 2012.
Join our exclusive holiday to northern Italy and enjoy fascinating gardens, good food and stunning views. Your holiday begins with leisurely drinks in the garden of a private palazzo on Venice’s Grand Canal. From there it is a short boat journey to the pretty, four-star Hotel Giorgione, not far from the Rialto Bridge.
Designers and garden contractors have been on site for weeks, but now there's only a few days left until the RHS Chelsea Flower Show begins. Take a glimpse at how designer Arne Maynard is progressing with his garden for Laurent-Perrier.
In the June issue of GARDENS ILLUSTRATED - on sale 25 May - designer Arne Maynard has written about using roses as part of your garden design.
But as well as the Design Ideas series he's writing for us, Arne has spent the last year preparing for his Chelsea Flower Show garden, which will mark the bi-centenary of champagne house Laurent-Perrier.
Chris Marchant of Orchard Dene Plants picks Lathyrus vernus as an ideal plant to bring your borders surging back to life this spring. PLUS places to visit to see plants at their spring-time best.
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Your guide to the best courses available in garden design and horticulture
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An extensive guide to the best horticultural specialists.
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Sweeping plains, majestic mountains, stunning vistas and miles of unspoilt coastline...
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Hartley Botanic, in collaboration with the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community
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Set your New Year budget with help from the right bank account
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If you have ever thought that greenhouses are as alike as peas in a pod, then think again.
