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More than half of all UK adults garden, but aren't 'gardeners', new report reveals
A new report has mapped Britain's gardens and the people who grow in them - with some interesting findings
First details of the gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026: discover who is designing what
Everything we know so far about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, including who is designing gardens and the causes they focus on.
Have you booked your Christmas light show visit yet? Here are 22 of the best not to miss
Here are our top picks for the best Christmas light shows and illuminated trails in gardens across the UK, to enjoy with friends and family during this festive season
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Is the UK facing drought, and what does that mean for how we garden?
With England seeing drier and drier summers, we investigate the impact of a potential national drought being declared and what this would mean for our gardens
After so much hot, dry weather, we're asking gardeners how they're faring this year
What is the Big Butterfly Count and how can you take part
The Big Butterfly Count takes place 18 July to 10 August 2025. Read our guide to how you can take part in this important citizen science project, and how to attract more butterflies to your garden
Kew Garden to renovate its iconic Palm House into first net-zero glasshouse
Kew Gardens has announced a renovation project on the historic Palm House and Waterlily House
There's a new RHS show taking place this week, but what happened to RHS Tatton and what exactly is RHS Wentworth Woodhouse?
Discover everything you need to know about the new RHS Wentworth Woodhouse show and which gardens won medals
When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day
The first book from Gardens Illustrated- The New Beautiful
Here how to buy the new book from Gardens Illustrated - The New Beautiful
Alan Partridge brings Show Garden to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
The TV presenter Alan Partridge will be delving into the world of horticulture with his first ever garden at an RHS show
Hampton Court Flower Show 2025: the full list of gardens
The RHS's Hampton Court Palace Garden Show runs in early July, here are all the gardens to see at this year's show
Double whammy shock at Chelsea Flower Show as Japanese garden is first to ever win People's Choice and Best in Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show People's Choice Award has been announced, with the public sharing their views on their favourite garden
Don't miss these 5 things at RHS Chelsea Flower Show today
What to do at Chelsea Flower Show today: discover the Plant of the Year, enjoy tiny alpines and take a trip to the future
We highlight five things to look out for at Chelsea today, from the RHS Plant of the Year to an unusual toilet.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year and meets Monty Don and David Beckham
The King and Queen visited RHS Chelsea Flower Show on the preview day of the show, which runs in May
Best Show Garden winner announced at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
This year's Best Show Garden has been announced at Chelsea Flower Show 2025
David Beckham and Cate Blanchett visit RHS Chelsea Flower Show as stars come out for the floral celebration
Discover the great and the good of the celebrity world and what they wore at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
RHS Plant of the Year 2025 announced at Chelsea Flower Show
The coveted plant of the year has been chosen by judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 this year
Gold, silver, silver gilt and bronze medals announced for RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens 2025
This year's medals have been announced - here's the full list
Visit Gardens Illustrated at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 for an exclusive membership offer + Niwaki secateurs
Visit the Gardens Illustrated stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 for a great membership opportunity
Today at Chelsea Flower Show: what not to miss at the world's greatest flower show
Winners of the Sustainable Product of the Year Awards 2025 announced at Chelsea Flower Show
Discover the winners of the coveted RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year and Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2025
The wait is over: Take a first look at RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s 2025 gardens
Discover the first images of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens at the 2025 show, from Monty Don's dog garden to Tom Massey and Je Ahn's AI garden