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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Colour at Courson 2010

The autumn plant fair at Courson in France is brimming with seasonal planting ideas.

Sensational Seed Giveaway

Help with the GI clear out by taking bundles of seeds off our hands. Click to find out how...

Tree-lined landscape c. Colin Roberts IGPOTY 2009

International Garden Photographer of the Year

Call for final entries. The annual IGPOTY award recognises some of the best garden photography from both amateurs and professionals alike. Entries for the 2010 competition must be in by 30 November.

Autumn colour - part 2

Here's my second entry on the subject of autumn - it's my favourite time of year so I can't help but be enthused as summer finally gives way to mists and mellowness...

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Late summer border design by Andrea Brunsendorf

Download our designer border plan: Spinning the colour wheel

Spinning the colour wheel – This bold design for a late summer border by gardener Andrea Brunsendorf uses tried and trusted plants that will keep the show going until the first frosts.

Autumn colour - part 1

Visited Holbrook Gardens, near Tiverton in Devon at the weekend. Gardened by Martin Hughes-Jones and Susan Proud, this innovative garden takes its inspiration from natural plant communities…

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