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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Spring is blossoming

There’s no doubting that with the recent sunny weather, spring is now upon us. Buds are swelling fast and there's early blossoms on the bough.

Polemonium ‘Lambrook Mauve’ © Rachel Warne

Nurserymen's favourite: April

John Hoyland continues his 'Nurseryman's Favourites' series and suggests some joyful additions to your April planting. This month, his selection includes Polemonium ‘Lambrook Mauve’ – a dainty jewel in any cottage garden.

Opera in the garden

GARDENS ILLUSTRATED presents a selection of gardens hosting impressive operas this summer.

Don't mess with Mother Earth

Generations of gardeners have been told that digging is the best way to prepare soil for planting – but that’s a myth, according to revolutionary grower Charles Dowding and his ‘no-dig’ method.

15 Topical Tips for Spring

Get your gardening year off to a good start and you will reap the benefits all summer. Here's some topical tips from BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time panellist Matthew Biggs

Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba © Rachel Warne

Nurserymen's favourite: March

In his series of 'Nurseryman's Favourites', John Hoyland greets springtime with open arms. His March selection includes Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba - the epitomy of springtime elegance.