Gardens Illustrated

Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird'

Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

Penstemon Sunrise by Dennis Frates

Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'

Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica

Vinca difformis

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Toby Buckland gathers coppiced hazel lathes for beanpoles

Giving support

I’m looking forward to the bumper holiday period ahead and the opportunity to get stuck into some work in the garden. With the rate of growth so rapid at the moment, what I really must do is to get my stakes and supports in place.

Planting scheme from Cancer Research UK Garden 2005 c. Troika

Show gardens to look out for at the Chelsea Flower Show

Get set for the gardening extravaganza that is the Chelsea Flower Show. Here's seven of the 32 show gardens featuring at this year's show that we think you should look out for.

Museums at Night

This May sees the exciting Museums at Night weekend, when many of our top visitor attractions will be staying open late and holding special events (13-15 May) - some of which take place in the garden. Here's a list of events that garden enthusiasts should take a look at

Beans growing up a hazel beanpole support

National Beanpole Week - 23 April - 1 May

We’re all being encouraged to live more sustainably and as gardeners we can play our part too. So, as you set up your trellises and wigwams this spring ready for your beans and sweet peas, think for a moment about those imported bamboo canes you’re using and what alternatives there might be.