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Garden centres are becoming areas of high surveillance.

‘It's a costly crisis': garden centres fight back against shop-lifting epidemic

The rise in theft from garden centres and how high-tech surveillance is preventing the pilfering
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Dan Pearson to close garden design studio to embark on new chapter

The lauded landscape designer tells us why he is closing his London practice to focus on creative growth and other opportunities
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Monty Don poses in the RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which opens at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London next week. Picture date: Friday May 16, 2025.

Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World: who's taking over?

Monty Don will be leaving Gardeners' World having presented the TV show for 23 years. But who will replace him?
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TV producers are looking for stunning gardens for a new series - here's how to apply

Could your garden be the star of a new wildlife TV series?
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Morocco Marrakech Secret Garden

Gardens of Morocco - book now for this exclusive Gardens Illustrated holiday

Join us in April 2027 for a 13-day tour of Morocco that explores one of the world’s great gardening traditions
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Fergus Garrett from Great Dixter at the Beth Chatto Symposium 2026

Dan Pearson's masterplan, slow gardening and Christo's shirts: highlights from the 2026 Beth Chatto Symposium

What were the best bits of the Beth Chatto Symposium 2026? Here are our highlights and the latest news from the event
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Spanish artist, landscape designer and philosopher, Fernando Caruncho at the Garden of Palais-Royal illuminated by his art installation.

Remembering Fernando Caruncho, the renowned Spanish landscape designer

Following news of the death of Fernando Caruncho, we look back at his impact on garden design
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Mangelwurzel Mammoth Red

'It will reach the size of a small toddler': this giant veg has gone viral for a reason

Discover the forgotten vegetable that everyone's talking about – and is coming to a veg plot near you
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Jamie Butterworth with PBO’s Sharon Gemmall and Christine Falconer

Commonwealth Games garden moves to its permanent home in Port Glasgow

The Saltire Garden, which took centre stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony this summer, has found a permanent home.
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Agave 'death bloom'

This rarely seen 'death bloom' is taller than a giraffe and burst through the glasshouse ceiling

A decade old plant in Birmingham has begun the final phase of its life by producing a 'death bloom'.
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Allotments in London

On an allotment waiting list? Here's why you may get one quicker in the future

It's National Allotment Week 2026, and findings show there are reasons to be hopeful for those waiting for their own plot
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Gardener Azalea Harley taking cuttings at the Barbican Conservtory

London's iconic Barbican Conservatory is giving away free houseplants – here's how to nab one

The iconic Barbican Conservatory in London is giving away thousands of its plants for free. Here's everything you need to know.
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Alan Titchmarsh at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026

RHS announces brand-new show location for 2027, plus the return of an old favourite

The RHS has revealed where its four major shows of 2027 will be.
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Brown Pomeranian dog sleeping on a frozen water bottle

How to protect pets in a heatwave – and avoid deadly dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke

Everything you need to know about letting your pet out into the garden, keeping them cool and exercising in hot weather
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Illuminated glasshouses at Christmas at Kew

Tickets released for Christmas at Kew 2026 – it's time to book London's iconic festive light trail

It may still be summer, but it pays to book your tickets early if you want one of the best slots.
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Trees in a park

A new grant scheme has launched offering 500 free trees for projects across the UK

Find out more about this grant, which gives communities the chance to receive free trees.
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A general view as Team Scotland take part in the athletes' parade during the opening ceremony ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro on July 23, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. © Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Garden takes centre stage at the Commonwealth Games

A garden planted by Jamie Butterworth has taken centre stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 2026.
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Rachel de Thame debuts exclusive new rose at RHS Sandringham

Five inspiring trends from the first ever RHS flower show at a royal residence

The first RHS show hosted at a royal residence, RHS Sandringham Flower Show is an exciting new event for 2026.
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Jo Thompson in a garden

Jo Thompson to become head of garden design studies at London College of Garden Design

Jo joins LCGD alongside award-winning designer Duncan Cargill, who has been appointed deputy head of garden design studies.
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David J. C. Austin

Remembering David J. C. Austin, celebrated chairman of David Austin Roses

David J. C. Austin has died at the age of 67, leaving behind a huge horticultural legacy
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The world's largest butterfly survey has begun, and the UK could be set for a bumper year

Warm weather could help butterflies thrive this summer, but scientists need the public's help to see the full picture
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Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus

What is the Big Butterfly Count and how can you take part

The Big Butterfly Count takes place 17 July to 9 August 2026. Read our guide to how you can take part in this important citizen science project, and how to attract more butterflies to your garden
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Grosvenor Square Gardens

One of Professor Nigel Dunnett's final completed projects will open to the public this month in London

Grosvenor Square in London, one of the final finished projects that Professor Nigel Dunnett worked on, will reopen to the public this month.
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Double win at Badminton for charity's beautiful woodland-style garden with modern flair and meaning

Everything you need to know about Macmillan Cancer Support: The Nascent Shade Garden at RHS Badminton Flower Show.
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