Abigail Whyte
Halloween | Spooky days out in gardens
Discover creepy plants, follow haunted trails and carve pumpkins at one of these Halloween events in a garden near you
A land of lush valleys and gentle rolling hills, Devon is blessed with some inspiring gardens
A land of lush valleys and gentle rolling hills, Devon is blessed with some of the most inspiring gardens in the UK. Here's our pick of best gardens to visit in Devon.
From the crowning place of Scottish kings to a poet's retreat, we recommend the best gardens to visit in Scotland
From the crowning place of Scottish kings to a poet's retreat, here's our pick of the best gardens to visit in Scotland
Beautiful royal gardens
From wildflower meadows to Islamic-inspired water gardens, the gardens of royal residences can provide places of calm, beauty and inspiration. We recommend the best royal gardens to visit in the UK
The best sculpture gardens in the UK
We recommend the best sculpture parks and gardens to visit for a peaceful and inspiring day out
The best mazes in Britain
Fun, challenging and beautiful – mazes are the eccentric heart of many a country estate. We recommend the best mazes in the UK to put your sense of direction to the test
When is the official first day of autumn?
When autumn starts is different depending on whether you follow the astronomical or meteorological approach to the seasons. Here we answer the question: what is the first day of autumn in 2026?
Days out | The best water gardens in the UK
Watch reflections in a millpond and hear the gentle tinkle of flowing streams in a beautiful water garden
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
From a snowdrop collection to a bountiful cutting garden, we recommend the best gardens to visit in Somerset
From a snowdrop collection to a bountiful cutting garden, we recommend the best gardens to visit in Somerset
Garden wedding venues: the best places to have an outdoor wedding
From botanical gardens to fairytale woodland, we recommend the best garden wedding venues for you to have the perfect licensed outdoor wedding. Lead photograph Ruby Walker
From a priory garden to a Capability Brown masterpiece, we recommend the best gardens to visit in Yorkshire
From a priory garden to a Capability Brown masterpiece, we recommend the best gardens to visit in Yorkshire
Beautiful and best Christmas wreaths for your front door in 2025
Christmas truly begins when we deck the halls with evergreen boughs, not forgetting a beautiful Christmas wreath for the front door
The best UK campsites with beautiful gardens for a perfect green spot this summer
From Victorian walled gardens to shaded clearings among wildflowers, we recommend the best campsites in the UK with beautiful gardens to get lost in
The best places to pick your own flowers
Now is the season for filling your vases with freshly cut flowers to brighten the home. We recommend the best flower farms and gardens in the UK that invite you to pick your own blooms.
The best places to pick your own sunflowers near you
Fancy picking some sunny blooms to brighten up your home? Here's our selection of the best PYO sunflower farms you can visit this summer
The best lavender farms to visit for Instagram-worthy shots and heady scents of summer
Swathes of blue and purple as far as the eye can see – we recommend the best lavender farms to visit for a perfect summer day out
Wondering what those frothy blobs on your plants are? Here's exactly what it is and whether you need to be worried
Have you noticed white frothy blobs on your plants in late spring and summer and wondered what it is? Chances are its cuckoo spit, the bubbly cocoon of the spittlebug.
Meet Beth Al Rikabi, the chef who forages her ingredients from the garden and beyond
Beth Al Rikabi is your guide to wild edible plants you can find in the garden, plus four foraging recipes for you to try, including dandelion flower honey and elderflower cordial
How to collect rainwater
With horticulturalists advising to adapt our gardens for hotter, drier conditions in summer, and wetter, warmer conditions in winter, many gardeners are looking for ways to harvest rainwater when the heavens open. Here's our guide to collecting and storing rainwater for keeping the garden healthy during dry spells.
Gardens to visit in Sussex
Blessed with historic country estates and wildflower-covered chalky hills, Sussex is a fine county for exploring gardens. Here's our pick of the best.
