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summer parasols. c.Sean Malyon

Keep cool with our stylish selection of sunshades. Here's our pick of the best

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merveille Sanguine'

Each month in the magazine nurserymen Bob Brown chooses nine desirable plants. This time he chooses bold and bright ideas for your garden in summer.

Mount Usher Gardens

If you're ever over in Dublin, it's well worth making time to visit some of the area's fine gardens, all within easy reach of the city. I visited this selection as part of my trip to Ireland's premier gardening show Bloom, which I blogged about a little while ago.

Blog by deputy editor, Sorrel Everton

Hampton Court

The pages of Gardens Illustrated are skilfully brought to life at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show which is held 6-11 July 2010. 

Leonardslee Gardens, Sussex

Leonardslee Gardens in Sussex are closing to the public at the end of June. There's a few days left to visit these Grade 1 listed gardens.

Bloom 2010, Dublin

Following hot on the heals of the Chelsea Flower Show is Ireland's own premier show, Bloom. The five-day show is Ireland’s largest gardening event with over 20 show gardens, a floral marquee, stall and tempting artisan farmers' market.…

Blog by deputy editor, Sorrel Everton